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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets CoSAU:4001 -0.78%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 26.01. GuruFocus rates SAU:4001 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼11.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks better than 65.67% 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. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼215 Mil. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,218 Mil. Therefore, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4001'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.14 Med: 26.01 Max: 76.14
Current: 18.14
During the past 13 years, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 76.14%. The lowest was 18.14%. And the median was 26.01%.
SAU:4001's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 65.67% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 10.955
vs SAU:4001: 18.14
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) 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.
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SAU:4001 vs KR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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.
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-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 17.62% mean?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.62% 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 26.01. Over the past decade, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 18.14 to 76.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #103 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.62% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 26.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.14 to a high of 76.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 17.62% is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #103 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #103 out of 300 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 17.62% is 60.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 18.14 to 76.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.01 vs. the industry median of 10.96, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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-Equity for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 10.96, based on 300 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. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.62% is 60.8% 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-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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.62%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 26.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼11.47, compared to a current price of ﷼5.06 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.62%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 26.01 and 60.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 10.96. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.62% 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼5.06 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼11.47.
GuruFocus considers Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4001:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.62% (32% below median its 10-year median of 26.01)
GF Value™: ﷼11.47 vs. price of ﷼5.06 (55.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#103 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Business Description
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail trade of food, fish, meat, agricultural products, livestock, and household items. It is also involved in establishing, managing, operating, and maintaining supermarkets, commercial complexes, & bakeries; providing cooked & uncooked catering services; and managing training & educational centers, as well as acquiring land to construct buildings for lease or sale for the company's benefit. It operates in the retail and wholesale trading of food supplies, as well as in real estate & leasing. Additionally, it leases commercial centers for the company's benefit through sale or leasing. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt & derives the majority of its revenue from retail & wholesale activities.
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