Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.46% (As of Mar. 2026) — 94% Below Median

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SAU:4071 Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071
79 GF Score
Price ﷼70.50
GF Value ﷼198.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071 -4.34% 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates SAU:4071 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼198.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks better than 59.86% 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼36 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼7,756 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4071' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 7.39   Max: 9.9
Current: 2.7

During the past 6 years, Arabian Contracting Services Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.90%. The lowest was 1.92%. And the median was 7.39%.

SAU:4071's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
59.86% of 1029 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs SAU:4071: 2.70

Arabian Contracting Services Co  (SAU:4071) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Contracting Services 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.

Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Arabian Contracting Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.06 9.34 9.90 5.72 2.74

Arabian Contracting Services Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.79 -15.30 -21.68 36.04 0.46

SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting Services 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.


Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


SAU:4071
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Arabian Contracting Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=188.043/( (6161.75+7541.612)/ 2 )
=188.043/6851.681
=2.74 %

Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=35.524/( (7541.612+7970.71)/ 2 )
=35.524/7756.161
=0.46 %

* 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 0.46% mean?
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.46% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.92 to 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #413 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.46% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 9.90. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.78. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 0.46% is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #413 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Contracting Services Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Contracting Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #413 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Arabian Contracting Services Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.78. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 0.46% is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Contracting Services Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.92 to 9.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Arabian Contracting Services 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 1,029 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.46% is 41% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.46%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼198.29, compared to a current price of ﷼70.50 — trading 64.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.46%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 41% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Arabian Contracting Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.46% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼70.50 is trading 64.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼198.29. GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.46% (94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
  • GF Value™: ﷼198.29 vs. price of ﷼70.50 (64.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% below the Media - Diversified median (#413 of 1029)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arabian Contracting Services Co Business Description

Address Olaya Towers, Tower B, Floor 33, P.O.Box 55905, Riyadh, SAU, 11544
Arabian Contracting Services Co is an outdoor advertising solution provider, offering clients expertise across a multitude of platforms and disciplines. It is mainly engaged in establishing and operating outdoor advertising billboards, including roadside and indoor advertisements. The group's operating segments are Advertising and Others. The Advertising segment, which generates a majority of its revenue, is engaged in the provision of indoor and outdoor advertisements. The Others segment includes all types of printing work and retail sales by mail. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and also has a presence in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
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