Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
46 GF Score
Price ﷼31.10
GF Value ﷼62.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co Profitability Rank?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 -2.81% 46 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Methanol Chemicals Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Methanol Chemicals Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -30.54%. As of today, Methanol Chemicals Co's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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SAU:2001 vs DOW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Methanol Chemicals Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Methanol Chemicals Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Methanol Chemicals Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-38.088 / 124.735
=-30.54 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Methanol Chemicals Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank compare to DOW?
Methanol Chemicals Co's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Methanol Chemicals Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. Methanol Chemicals Co's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.16, compared to a current price of ﷼31.10 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼31.10 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.16. GuruFocus considers Methanol Chemicals Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ﷼62.16 vs. price of ﷼31.10 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
46GF Score

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