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Saudi Basic IndustriesSAU:2010 +1.80%67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 3.71. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼54.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks worse than 91.51% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Saudi Basic Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼53 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼222,834 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Basic Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Basic Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2010'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.64 Med: 3.71 Max: 8.03
Current: -10.27
During the past 13 years, Saudi Basic Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.03%. The lowest was -10.64%. And the median was 3.71%.
SAU:2010's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 91.51% of 1613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs SAU:2010: -10.27
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Saudi Basic Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Saudi Basic Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Basic Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Saudi Basic Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SAU:2010 vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Saudi Basic Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Basic Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Basic Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.02% mean?
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.02% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1476 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.02% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3.71. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 0.02% is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1476 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1476 out of 1613 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Saudi Basic Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 0.02% is 99.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.71 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Saudi Basic Industries has consistently been below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.11, based on 1,613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Basic Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.02% is 99.4% below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.02%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 3.71. 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 ﷼54.69, compared to a current price of ﷼50.95 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.02%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3.71 and 99.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.11. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.02% 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 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 ﷼50.95 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼54.69.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.02% (99% below median its 10-year median of 3.71)
GF Value™: ﷼54.69 vs. price of ﷼50.95 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Chemicals median (#1476 of 1613)
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 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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