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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 Automotive Services Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-95 Mil. Saudi Automotive Services Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼361 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Automotive Services Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Automotive Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4050'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.44 Med: 9.58 Max: 37.21
Current: 9.78
During the past 13 years, Saudi Automotive Services Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 37.21%. The lowest was 3.44%. And the median was 9.58%.
SAU:4050's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 52.73% of 1062
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.455
vs SAU:4050: 9.78
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) 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 Automotive Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Saudi Automotive Services 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.
Saudi Automotive Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SAU:4050 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Automotive Services 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 -26.26% mean?
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -26.26% 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.44 to 37.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #502 out of 1062 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.26%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 37.21. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #502 out of 1062 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Automotive Services Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Automotive Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #502 out of 1062 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Saudi Automotive Services Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46. Historically, Saudi Automotive Services Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.44 to 37.21 over the past decade. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.46, based on 1,062 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. 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼76.03, compared to a current price of ﷼40.36 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.26%. Saudi Automotive Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 10 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.26% 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼40.36 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼76.03.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Automotive Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4050:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -26.26%
GF Value™: ﷼76.03 vs. price of ﷼40.36 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Automotive Services Co owns and manages fuel stations, auto and travelers services centers, motels, restaurants, C-stores inside cities and on highways, and an auto club which issues customs traffic documents (TripTik), international driving licenses, and organizes sports activities. In addition, the group also provides road transportation services for liquid and dry materials. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Retail and operations, Saudi Club, SASCO Palm, Transportation Fleet, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Retail and operations segment, which represents income generated from its fuel station operations and the operation of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically, the group operates only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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