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Arabian Plastic Industrial CoSAU:9548 71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates SAU:9548 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼33.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks better than 85.88% on this metric.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) 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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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 Plastic Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SAU:9548 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arabian Plastic Industrial 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 Plastic Industrial Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Plastic Industrial 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.99% mean?
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.99% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Arabian Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.77 to 10.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #228 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.99% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 10.02. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's value of 10.99% is 244.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #228 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #228 out of 1615 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Arabian Plastic Industrial Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's value of 10.99% is 244.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.77 to 10.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 3.19, Arabian Plastic Industrial 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.19, based on 1,615 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 Plastic Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.99% is 244.5% 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 Arabian Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.99%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Plastic Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼33.92, compared to a current price of ﷼50.75 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.99%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 244.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.19. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.99% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼50.75 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼33.92.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Plastic Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9548:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.99% (80% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: ﷼33.92 vs. price of ﷼50.75 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.5% above the Chemicals median (#228 of 1615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co is a plastic packaging and thermoplastic injection company. The company provides superior injection molding production services, as well as high-quality extrusion of films, blow molding, and thermoforming disposable products.
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