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Saudi Cement CoSAU:3030 81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 11.73. GuruFocus rates SAU:3030 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Building Materials companies, Saudi Cement Co ranks better than 89.83% 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 Cement Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼401 Mil. Saudi Cement Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼3,124 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Cement Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3030'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.43 Med: 11.73 Max: 20.99
Current: 11.31
During the past 13 years, Saudi Cement Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.99%. The lowest was 9.43%. And the median was 11.73%.
SAU:3030's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.83% of 413
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs SAU:3030: 11.31
Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) 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 Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Saudi Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Cement Co'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.
SAU:3030 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Cement Co'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 Cement Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Cement Co'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 12.83% mean?
Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.83% 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 Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.73. Over the past decade, Saudi Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.43 to 20.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #42 out of 413 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Saudi Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Saudi Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.83% is near median its 10-year median of 11.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.43 to a high of 20.99. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40. Saudi Cement Co's value of 12.83% is 434.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #42 out of 413 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Cement Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #42 out of 413 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Saudi Cement Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40. Saudi Cement Co's value of 12.83% is 434.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Cement Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.43 to 20.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Saudi Cement 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Building Materials companies is 2.40, based on 413 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 Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.83% is 434.6% 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 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 Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Cement Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.54, compared to a current price of ﷼27.90 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 434.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.40. Saudi Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.83% 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼27.90 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.54.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3030:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.83% (near median its 10-year median of 11.73)
GF Value™: ﷼44.54 vs. price of ﷼27.90 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 434.6% above the Building Materials median (#42 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and its related products. Its products are Cement Clinker, Sulfate Resistant Cement, and Ordinary Portland Cement used for highways, bridges, airports, seaports, railways, metros, and numerous housing and commercial projects. It operates in two geographic segments: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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