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Saudi Chemical CoSAU:2230 +0.88%87 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.76% as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks better than 59.12% on this metric.
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. Saudi Chemical Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2230'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 7.96 Max: 16.81
Current: 16.29
During the past 13 years, Saudi Chemical Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 16.81%. The lowest was 2.16%. And the median was 7.96%.
SAU:2230's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 59.12% of 981
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 10.74
vs SAU:2230: 16.29
Saudi Chemical Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 31.20% per year.
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) 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.
Saudi Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Saudi Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical 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.
SAU:2230 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical 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.
Saudi Chemical Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Saudi Chemical 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:
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.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) 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 15.76% mean?
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.76% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Saudi Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.16 to 16.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #401 out of 981 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.76% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 16.81. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.74. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 15.76% is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #401 out of 981 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Chemical Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #401 out of 981 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Saudi Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.74. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 15.76% is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Chemical Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.16 to 16.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 10.74, Saudi Chemical 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 10.74, based on 981 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. Saudi Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.76% is 46.7% 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 Saudi Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.76%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.57, compared to a current price of ﷼8.07 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.76%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 46.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 10.74. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.76% as of Jun. 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼8.07 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.57.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.76% (98% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: ﷼8.57 vs. price of ﷼8.07 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#401 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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