Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Research & Development: ﷼1,434 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SAU:2010 Saudi Basic Industries Corp SAU:2010
73 GF Score
Price ﷼49.20
GF Value ﷼52.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Basic Industries Research & Development?

Saudi Basic Industries SAU:2010 73 Research & Development is ﷼1,434 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼52.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Saudi Basic Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼390 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1,434 Mil.

Saudi Basic Industries  (SAU:2010) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Saudi Basic Industries Research & Development Historical Data

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Saudi Basic Industries Research & Development Chart

Saudi Basic Industries Annual Data
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Saudi Basic Industries Quarterly Data
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SAU:2010
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Saudi Basic Industries Corp SAU:2010
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Saudi Basic Industries Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼1,434 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of ﷼1,434 Mil mean?
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a Research & Development of ﷼1,434 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' Research & Development too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current Research & Development is ﷼1,434 Mil. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' Research & Development compare to DOW?
Saudi Basic Industries' Research & Development of ﷼1,434 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. Saudi Basic Industries's current Research & Development is ﷼1,434 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Basic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼52.92, compared to a current price of ﷼49.20 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ﷼1,434 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current Research & Development is ﷼1,434 Mil as of Jun. 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 Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼49.20 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼52.92. GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:

  • Research & Development: ﷼1,434 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼52.92 vs. price of ﷼49.20 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Basic Industries Business Description

Address Qurtubah District, P.O. Box 5101, Riyadh, SAU, 11422
Saudi Basic Industries Corp is a chemicals manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. The primary business segments of the company are Petrochemicals and Agri-nutrients. In Petrochemicals segment products included polymers and chemicals are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock including methane, ethane, and propane, it also includes the production of a range of fertilisers; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilisers. The Hadeed is concerned with production of steel products, long products and flat products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petrochemicals segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Rest of Asia followed by China, KSA, America and Europe.
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