Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.86% (As of Mar. 2026) — 623% Above Median

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SAU:2040 Saudi Ceramic Co SAU:2040
63 GF Score
Price ﷼25.28
GF Value ﷼31.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Saudi Ceramic Co SAU:2040 -0.16% 63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 623% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates SAU:2040 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,713 Construction companies, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks better than 62.35% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼90 Mil. Saudi Ceramic Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,529 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.86%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2040' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.48   Med: 0.81   Max: 14.81
Current: 12.04

During the past 13 years, Saudi Ceramic Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.81%. The lowest was -14.48%. And the median was 0.81%.

SAU:2040's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
62.35% of 1713 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.19 vs SAU:2040: 12.04

Saudi Ceramic Co  (SAU:2040) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Saudi Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Saudi Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Saudi Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Saudi Ceramic Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Saudi Ceramic Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:2040 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


SAU:2040
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Saudi Ceramic Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=180.687/( (1417.308+1543.535 )/ 2 )
=180.687/1480.4215
=12.21 %

Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=89.676/( (1543.535+1515.341)/ 2 )
=89.676/1529.438
=5.86 %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.86% mean?
Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors. This is 623% above median its historical median of 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #645 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Saudi Ceramic Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.86% is 623% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.19. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 5.86% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #645 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Ceramic Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #645 out of 1713 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Saudi Ceramic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.19. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 5.86% is 28.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 8.19, Saudi Ceramic 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-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.19, based on 1,713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Ceramic Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.86% is 28.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Ceramic Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86%, which is 623% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.76, compared to a current price of ﷼25.28 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86%, which is 623% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 28.4% below the Construction industry median of 8.19. Saudi Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.86% 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼25.28 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.76. GuruFocus considers Saudi Ceramic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2040:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.86% (623% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: ﷼31.76 vs. price of ﷼25.28 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.4% below the Construction median (#645 of 1713)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Ceramic Co Business Description

Address King Fahad Road, P.O. Box 3893, Al-Olayya District, Riyadh, SAU, 11481
Saudi Ceramic Co is engaged in the production and sale of ceramic products, water heaters, and related components. The company is also involved in the import of related machinery, equipment, and other accessories. It has three reporting segments: the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles and sanitary ware items; the Water Heaters segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of electric water heaters; and the Ceramic Pipes segment, which is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of clay pipes for sanitary ware and sewage networks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the local market.
63GF Score

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