Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) OCF Yield %: 16.78 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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SAU:2381 Arabian Drilling Co SAU:2381
59 GF Score
Price ﷼81.50
GF Value ﷼100.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield %?

Arabian Drilling Co SAU:2381 -5.73% 59 OCF Yield % is 16.78 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates SAU:2381 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼100.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Oil & Gas companies, Arabian Drilling Co ranks better than 67.49% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Arabian Drilling Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ﷼1,344 Mil, and Market Cap is ﷼7,254 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % for today is 16.78%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2381' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.41   Med: 11.22   Max: 25.43
Current: 16.78


During the past 5 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Arabian Drilling Co was 25.43%. The lowest was 7.41%. And the median was 11.22%.

SAU:2381's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
67.49% of 1018 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 9.35 vs SAU:2381: 16.78

Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % Chart

Arabian Drilling Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
0.00 12.40 8.00 17.62 12.51

Arabian Drilling Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.00 23.40 5.23 24.02 16.96

SAU:2381 vs NE, RIG, VAL: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Arabian Drilling Co OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1099.31 / 8788.75
=12.51%

Arabian Drilling Co's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=308.924 * 4 / 7284.65
=16.96%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 16.78 mean?
Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) has a OCF Yield % of 16.78 as of Jul. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Arabian Drilling Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.41 to 25.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #331 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Arabian Drilling Co's current OCF Yield % of 16.78 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.41 to a high of 25.43. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.35. Arabian Drilling Co's value of 16.78 is 79.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #331 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Drilling Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Drilling Co's OCF Yield % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #331 out of 1018 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Arabian Drilling Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.35. Arabian Drilling Co's value of 16.78 is 79.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Drilling Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.41 to 25.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Arabian Drilling Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.35, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arabian Drilling Co's current OCF Yield % of 16.78 is 79.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Arabian Drilling Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Drilling Co's current OCF Yield % is 16.78, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Drilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼100.70, compared to a current price of ﷼81.50 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.78, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 79.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.35. Arabian Drilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381), the current OCF Yield % is 16.78 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼81.50 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼100.70. GuruFocus considers Arabian Drilling Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2381:

  • OCF Yield %: 16.78 (50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22)
  • GF Value™: ﷼100.70 vs. price of ﷼81.50 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#331 of 1018)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2381 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arabian Drilling Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address P.O.Box 4110, Al-Khobar, SAU, 31952
Arabian Drilling Co is an onshore and offshore gas and oil rig drilling company in Saudi Arabia. It is principally engaged in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, operations, maintenance and hauling of rigs, and related activities. The operating segment of the company Provision of drilling and related services through land rigs and the Provision of drilling and related services through off-shore rigs.
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