Gas Arabian Services Co (SAU:4146) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 31.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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SAU:4146 Gas Arabian Services Co SAU:4146
59 GF Score
Price ﷼16.36
GF Value ﷼21.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Gas Arabian Services Co SAU:4146 +0.37% 59 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 24.05. GuruFocus rates SAU:4146 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Oil & Gas companies, Gas Arabian Services Co ranks better than 89.7% 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. Gas Arabian Services Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼153 Mil. Gas Arabian Services Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼478 Mil. Therefore, Gas Arabian Services Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.94%.

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

SAU:4146' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.61   Med: 24.05   Max: 35.22
Current: 35.22

During the past 5 years, Gas Arabian Services Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 35.22%. The lowest was 21.61%. And the median was 24.05%.

SAU:4146's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
89.7% of 942 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.77 vs SAU:4146: 35.22

Gas Arabian Services Co  (SAU:4146) 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.


Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gas Arabian Services 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.

Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Gas Arabian Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
21.61 22.65 24.05 29.80 34.01

Gas Arabian Services Co Quarterly Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:4146 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Gas Arabian 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.


Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gas Arabian Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gas Arabian Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Gas Arabian Services Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Gas Arabian Services 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 )
=150.789/( (404.32+482.432 )/ 2 )
=150.789/443.376
=34.01 %

Gas Arabian Services 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 )
=152.64/( (482.432+473.335)/ 2 )
=152.64/477.8835
=31.94 %

* 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 31.94% mean?
Gas Arabian Services Co (SAU:4146) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.94% 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 Gas Arabian Services Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 24.05. Over the past decade, Gas Arabian Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 21.61 to 35.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Gas Arabian Services Co ranks #97 out of 942 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Gas Arabian Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Gas Arabian Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.94% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 24.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.61 to a high of 35.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77. Gas Arabian Services Co's value of 31.94% is 371.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gas Arabian Services Co ranks #97 out of 942 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gas Arabian Services Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Arabian Services Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gas Arabian Services Co ranks #97 out of 942 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Gas Arabian Services Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77. Gas Arabian Services Co's value of 31.94% is 371.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gas Arabian Services Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 21.61 to 35.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.05 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Gas Arabian Services 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.77, based on 942 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. Gas Arabian Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 31.94% is 371.8% 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 Gas Arabian Services Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gas Arabian Services Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.94%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 24.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Arabian Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Arabian Services Co (SAU:4146) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.51, compared to a current price of ﷼16.36 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.94%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 24.05 and 371.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.77. Gas Arabian Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gas Arabian Services Co (SAU:4146), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 31.94% 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 Gas Arabian Services Co (SAU:4146) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Arabian Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼16.36 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.51. GuruFocus considers Gas Arabian Services Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4146:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 31.94% (33% above median its 10-year median of 24.05)
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.51 vs. price of ﷼16.36 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 371.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#97 of 942)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gas Arabian Services Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address King Saud Street, P.O. Box 3422, Dammam, SAU, 31471
Gas Arabian Services Co is engaged in the business of wholesale of machinery and equipment, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydromechanical, petroleum, industrial equipment, drilling equipment, technical equipment, desalination equipment, generators and spare parts, providing operational, maintenance and technical engineering services, manufacturing of piping spools, structural steel fabrication, pressure reducing stations and other industry essential products. Its segments include The Technical services segment provides technical manpower services and executes technical engineering projects, The Trading and commission, and The manufacturing segment. The Technical services segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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