Saudi Arabian Mining CoSAU:1211 -1.26%88 ROA % is 5.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates SAU:1211 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼59.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,662 Metals & Mining companies, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks better than 85.09% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼6,543 Mil.
Saudi Arabian Mining Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼121,761 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1211'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.76 Med: 1.66 Max: 8.67
Current: 6.26
During the past 13 years, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's highest ROA % was 8.67%. The lowest was -0.76%. And the median was 1.66%.
SAU:1211's ROA % is ranked better than 85.09% of 2662
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.815
vs SAU:1211: 6.26
Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 Arabian Mining Co ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 Arabian Mining Co ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) has a ROA % of 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Mining Co and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #397 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA % too high?
Saudi Arabian Mining Co's current ROA % of 5.37% is 223% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #397 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Arabian Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Mining Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #397 out of 2662 companies for ROA %. This places Saudi Arabian Mining Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Mining Co and its competitors. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's current ROA % is 5.37%, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼59.47, compared to a current price of ﷼58.90 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.37%, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211), the current ROA % is 5.37% 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 Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼58.90 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼59.47.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1211:
ROA %: 5.37% (223% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: ﷼59.47 vs. price of ﷼58.90 (1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Arabian Mining Co, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the development of mineral resources in Saudi Arabia. Its activities include the mining of gold, phosphate rock, bauxite, low-grade bauxite, kaolin, and magnesite. It carries out its mining activities at Mahd Ad-Dahab, Bulghah, Al-Amar, Sukhaybarat, As Suq, Ad Duwayhi, Al-Jalamid, Al-Khabra, Az Zabirah, Al-Ghazallah, and Al-Ba'itha mines. It operates through various segments such as phosphate, aluminum, precious & Base Metals and New Minerals, and All other. Its geographical segments are Europe, Spain, the Indian Subcontinent and others.
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