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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼28.8 Mil.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼851.2 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4270'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.73 Med: -3.09 Max: -0.54
Current: -23.24
During the past 13 years, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's highest ROA % was -0.54%. The lowest was -25.73%. And the median was -3.09%.
SAU:4270's ROA % is ranked worse than 92.96% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475
vs SAU:4270: -23.24
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) 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.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ROA % Related Terms
Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Printing & Packaging Co ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) has a ROA % of 3.39% 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 Printing & Packaging Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #1017 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROA % too high?
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current ROA % is 3.39%. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.48. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 3.39% is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #1017 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #1017 out of 1094 companies for ROA %. This places Saudi Printing & Packaging Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 3.39% is 2.4% below this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.48, based on 1,094 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. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current ROA % of 3.39% is 2.4% 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 Saudi Printing & Packaging Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current ROA % is 3.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.31, compared to a current price of ﷼6.92 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.39% and 2.4% below the Business Services industry median of 3.48. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270), the current ROA % is 3.39% 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.92 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.31.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Printing & Packaging Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4270:
ROA %: 3.39%
GF Value™: ﷼8.31 vs. price of ﷼6.92 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Business Services median (#1017 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Business Description
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co is a printing house in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The business activity of the group is operated in three segments, namely Printing, Packaging, and Other. The Printing segment includes printing works, related tools, and required raw materials. The Packaging segment comprises of printing works on plastic and commercial posters in addition to the manufacture of plastic products. The Other Segment includes the headquarters, management activities, investment activities and others. The majority of the revenue derives from the Packaging segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Others.
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