Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Saudi Lime Industries CoSAU:9566 52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼20.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Building Materials companies, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks better than 61.75% 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 Lime Industries Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼-2.6 Mil. Saudi Lime Industries Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼286.8 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Lime Industries Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Lime Industries Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9566'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.84 Med: 7.31 Max: 8.28
Current: 8.28
During the past 4 years, Saudi Lime Industries Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 8.28%. The lowest was 3.84%. And the median was 7.31%.
SAU:9566's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 61.75% of 400
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.08
vs SAU:9566: 8.28
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) 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 Lime Industries Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Saudi Lime Industries Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SAU:9566 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Lime Industries 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.90% mean?
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.90% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.84 to 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #153 out of 400 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.90%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.84 to a high of 8.28. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #153 out of 400 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #153 out of 400 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Saudi Lime Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08. Historically, Saudi Lime Industries Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.84 to 8.28 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 Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.08, based on 400 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 Lime Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼20.05, compared to a current price of ﷼11.20 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.90%. Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.90% as of Jun. 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼11.20 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼20.05.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.90%
GF Value™: ﷼20.05 vs. price of ﷼11.20 (44.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
52GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SAU:9566
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SAU:9566 has been successfully added to your 
