Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) ROA %: -1.35% (As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:4050 Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050
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What is Saudi Automotive Services Co ROA %?

Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050 -1.91% 89 ROA % is -1.35% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4050 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼75.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks worse than 66.52% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. 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 Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼7,021 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Automotive Services Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4050' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.74   Max: 5.05
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, Saudi Automotive Services Co's highest ROA % was 5.05%. The lowest was 0.52%. And the median was 1.74%.

SAU:4050's ROA % is ranked worse than
66.52% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.72 vs SAU:4050: 0.52

Saudi Automotive Services Co  (SAU:4050) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-94.808/7021.1375
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-94.808 / 12085.948)*(12085.948 / 7021.1375)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-0.78 %*1.7214
=-1.35 %

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.


Saudi Automotive Services Co ROA % Related Terms


Saudi Automotive Services Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % 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 Automotive Services Co ROA % Chart

Saudi Automotive Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.63 1.63 1.93 0.72 0.95

Saudi Automotive Services Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 1.73 0.49 1.26 -1.35

SAU:4050 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % falls into.


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Saudi Automotive Services Co ROA % Calculation

Saudi Automotive Services Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=64.286/( (6448.823+7018.984)/ 2 )
=64.286/6733.9035
=0.95 %

Saudi Automotive Services Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-94.808/( (7018.984+7023.291)/ 2 )
=-94.808/7021.1375
=-1.35 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -1.35% mean?
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) has a ROA % of -1.35% 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.52 to 5.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #751 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % too high?
Saudi Automotive Services Co's current ROA % is -1.35%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 5.05. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #751 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Automotive Services Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #751 out of 1129 companies for ROA %. This places Saudi Automotive Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.72. Historically, Saudi Automotive Services Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.52 to 5.05 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 ROA % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.72, based on 1,129 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. 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Automotive Services Co's current ROA % is -1.35%. 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 ﷼75.98, compared to a current price of ﷼44.14 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -1.35%. Saudi Automotive Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 10 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050), the current ROA % is -1.35% 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 ﷼44.14 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼75.98. GuruFocus considers Saudi Automotive Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4050:

  • ROA %: -1.35%
  • GF Value™: ﷼75.98 vs. price of ﷼44.14 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Khurais, P. O Box 12411, Building No. 4870, King Abdulaziz District, Riyadh, SAU, 12411
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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