Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.78% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
52 GF Score
Price ﷼39.88
GF Value ﷼15.14
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 52 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.78% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.14. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Methanol Chemicals Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.78%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2001' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.4   Med: -2.62   Max: 18.82
Current: -47.4

During the past 13 years, Methanol Chemicals Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 18.82%. The lowest was -47.40%. And the median was -2.62%.

SAU:2001's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 9.46 vs SAU:2001: -47.40

Methanol Chemicals Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Methanol Chemicals Co  (SAU:2001) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Methanol Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 -59.99 -8.93 -169.23 -12.93 9.78

SAU:2001 vs DOW: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


SAU:2001
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Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
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Methanol Chemicals Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(140.692 + 101.087 + 59.4) - (88.747 + 0 + 374.154)
=-161.722

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(118.871 + 90.508 + 50.445) - (139.833 + 0 + 455.521)
=-335.53

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Methanol Chemicals Co for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=89.204/( ( (914.719 + max(-161.722, 0)) + (909.337 + max(-335.53, 0)) )/ 2 )
=89.204/( ( 914.719 + 909.337 )/ 2 )
=89.204/912.028
=9.78 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.78% mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.78% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.78%. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 9.78% is 3.4% above this industry median. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DOW?
Methanol Chemicals Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.78% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 9.78% is 3.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.46, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Methanol Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.78% is 3.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methanol Chemicals Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.14, compared to a current price of ﷼39.88 — trading 163.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.78% and 3.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.46. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.78% 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼39.88 is trading 163.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.14.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.78%
  • GF Value™: ﷼15.14 vs. price of ﷼39.88 (163.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.4% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
52GF Score

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