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Saudi Telecom CoSAU:7010 -0.18%91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.69% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates SAU:7010 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Saudi Telecom Co ranks better than 80.65% 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 Telecom Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼14,491 Mil. Saudi Telecom Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼149,537 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Telecom Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Telecom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:7010'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.64 Med: 10.11 Max: 17.14
Current: 10.32
During the past 13 years, Saudi Telecom Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.14%. The lowest was 9.64%. And the median was 10.11%.
SAU:7010's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.65% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs SAU:7010: 10.32
Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) 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 Telecom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Saudi Telecom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Telecom 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:7010 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Saudi Telecom 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 Telecom Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Telecom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Telecom 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 9.69% mean?
Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.69% 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 Telecom Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.11. Over the past decade, Saudi Telecom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.64 to 17.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Saudi Telecom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Saudi Telecom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.69% is near median its 10-year median of 10.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.64 to a high of 17.14. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47. Saudi Telecom Co's value of 9.69% is 179.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Telecom Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #71 out of 367 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Saudi Telecom Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47. Saudi Telecom Co's value of 9.69% is 179.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Telecom Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.64 to 17.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Saudi Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.47, based on 367 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 Telecom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.69% is 179.3% 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 Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Telecom Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Telecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.14, compared to a current price of ﷼43.50 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 179.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.47. Saudi Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Telecom Co (SAU:7010), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.69% 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 Telecom Co (SAU:7010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Telecom Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼43.50 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.14.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Telecom Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7010:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.69% (near median its 10-year median of 10.11)
GF Value™: ﷼44.14 vs. price of ﷼43.50 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Telecom Co offers telecommunications, information and media services that establish, manage, operates and maintains fixed and mobile telecommunication networks and systems to customers. The company manufactures and markets devices, equipment, and components of different telecommunication networks including fixed, moving and special networks, and computer programs and the other intellectual properties. It is also engaged in real estate investment activities. The company principally earns its revenue from airtime usage, messaging, data services, interconnect fees, connection fees and device sales. Its reportable segments include: stc; Channels; Solutions; stc Kuwait; stc Bahrain; Center 3; STC Bank; Sirar; Specialized; iot2; and Other operating segments.
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