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SAU:9536's ROA % is ranked worse than 55.16% of 1996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs SAU:9536: 2.52
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 Food and Dairy Factories Co ROA % Related Terms
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ROA % Chart
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
13.16
8.40
13.06
9.44
2.53
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Semi-Annual Data
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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 Food and Dairy Factories Co ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) has a ROA % of 5.06% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.52 to 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #1101 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's ROA % too high?
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's current ROA % of 5.06% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.52 to a high of 13.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.29. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's value of 5.06% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #1101 out of 1996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #1101 out of 1996 companies for ROA %. This places Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.29. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's value of 5.06% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.52 to 13.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.29, based on 1,996 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 Food and Dairy Factories Co's current ROA % of 5.06% is 54% 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 Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's current ROA % is 5.06%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼91.28, compared to a current price of ﷼41.40 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.06%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 54% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.29. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536), the current ROA % is 5.06% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼41.40 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼91.28.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9536:
ROA %: 5.06% (46% below median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: ﷼91.28 vs. price of ﷼41.40 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1101 of 1996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Business Description
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co is engaged in the production and sale of ice cream and related food and dairy products within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, operating in a single geographical segment.
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