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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼36 Mil.
Arabian Contracting Services Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼8,461 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42%.
SAU:4071'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 6.92 Max: 9.34
Current: 1.22
During the past 6 years, Arabian Contracting Services Co's highest ROA % was 9.34%. The lowest was 1.22%. And the median was 6.92%.
SAU:4071's ROA % is ranked better than 52.91% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.745
vs SAU:4071: 1.22
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co ROA % Related Terms
Arabian Contracting Services Co 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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a ROA % of 0.42% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 6.92. Over the past decade, Arabian Contracting Services Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.22 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #485 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's ROA % too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current ROA % of 0.42% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 6.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 9.34. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.75. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 0.42% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #485 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Contracting Services Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Contracting Services Co's ROA % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #485 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This puts Arabian Contracting Services Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.75. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 0.42% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Contracting Services Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.22 to 9.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.92 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Arabian Contracting Services Co has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.75, based on 1,030 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current ROA % of 0.42% is 43.6% below 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current ROA % is 0.42%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 6.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼195.81, compared to a current price of ﷼81.45 — trading 58.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.42%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 6.92 and 43.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.75. Arabian Contracting Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current ROA % is 0.42% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼81.45 is trading 58.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼195.81.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:
ROA %: 0.42% (94% below median its 10-year median of 6.92)
GF Value™: ﷼195.81 vs. price of ﷼81.45 (58.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#485 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Business Description
Arabian Contracting Services Co is an outdoor advertising solution provider, offering clients expertise across a multitude of platforms and disciplines. It is mainly engaged in establishing and operating outdoor advertising billboards, including roadside and indoor advertisements. The group's operating segments are Advertising and Others. The Advertising segment, which generates a majority of its revenue, is engaged in the provision of indoor and outdoor advertisements. The Others segment includes all types of printing work and retail sales by mail. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and also has a presence in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
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