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SAU:1321's ROA % is ranked better than 98.74% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.965
vs SAU:1321: 32.96
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry (SAU:1321) 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.
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ROA % Related Terms
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ROA % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry'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.
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ROA % vs Steel Industry
* 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.
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry (SAU:1321) has a ROA % of 34.84% 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 East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ranks #8 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's ROA % too high?
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's current ROA % of 34.84% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.87. The Steel industry median ROA % is 1.97. East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's value of 34.84% is 1673% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ranks #8 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry ranks #8 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.97. East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's value of 34.84% is 1673% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 1.97, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry 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 ROA % for a Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 1.97, based on 634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's current ROA % of 34.84% is 1673% 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 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 East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's current ROA % is 34.84%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 19.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry (SAU:1321) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼160.81, compared to a current price of ﷼219.80 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 34.84%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 1673% above the Steel industry median of 1.97. East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry (SAU:1321), the current ROA % is 34.84% 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 East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry (SAU:1321) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼219.80 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼160.81.
GuruFocus considers East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1321:
ROA %: 34.84% (75% above median its 10-year median of 19.87)
GF Value™: ﷼160.81 vs. price of ﷼219.80 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1673% above the Steel median (#8 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry Business Description
AddressStreet 89, Road, 2991, Building No. 8454, 4008, Al Baraka Tower, Dhahran Jubail Branch, Second Industrial City, Al Rawdah District, Dammam, SAU, 32256
East Pipes Integrated Co for Industry is engaged in manufacturing of pipes, tubes, hollow shapes from iron and steel. The company has single segment. The company has presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company generates revenue from Sale of pipes, and Coating services.
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