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Saudi Marketing CoSAU:4006 -0.50%72 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates SAU:4006 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Marketing Co ranks worse than 63.93% 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 Marketing Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼26 Mil. Saudi Marketing Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼2,461 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Marketing Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Marketing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4006'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.97 Max: 6.58
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Saudi Marketing Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.58%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 0.97%.
SAU:4006's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 63.93% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.01
vs SAU:4006: 0.98
Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) 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 Marketing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Saudi Marketing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Marketing 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:4006 vs DDS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Saudi Marketing 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 Marketing Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Marketing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Marketing 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.07% mean?
Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.07% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Saudi Marketing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 6.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #723 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Saudi Marketing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Saudi Marketing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.07% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 6.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.01. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 1.07% is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #723 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Marketing Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #723 out of 1131 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Saudi Marketing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.01. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 1.07% is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Marketing Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 6.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Saudi Marketing Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.01, based on 1,131 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 Marketing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.07% is 64.5% 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 Marketing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Marketing Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.86, compared to a current price of ﷼12.06 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 64.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.01. Saudi Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Marketing Co (SAU:4006), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07% 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 Marketing Co (SAU:4006) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼12.06 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.86.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Marketing Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4006:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.07% (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: ﷼19.86 vs. price of ﷼12.06 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#723 of 1131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Marketing Co operates stores. The farm markets include a wide products and varieties of fresh products, consumer goods, and household items. It operates in three reportable segments: The retail segment- this segment includes sale of goods to customers commonly at the store checkout for the sales via the Group's stores. The household segment- this segment includes sale of goods to the wholesale customers. The entertainment service segment- this segment includes services provided by operating kids play grounds "Adventure World". Key revenue is generated from Retail segment.
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