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Saudi Automotive Services CoSAU:4050 -3.06%90 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates SAU:4050 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼76.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks worse than 66.28% 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 Automotive Services Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4050'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 4.8 Max: 8.55
Current: 5.22
During the past 13 years, Saudi Automotive Services Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 8.55%. The lowest was 3.19%. And the median was 4.80%.
SAU:4050's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 66.28% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 11.64
vs SAU:4050: 5.22
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) 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.
* 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.
Saudi Automotive Services Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
SAU:4050 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Saudi Automotive Services 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 (Mar. 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 2.59% mean?
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.59% as of Mar. 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.80. Over the past decade, Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.19 to 8.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #749 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Saudi Automotive Services Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.59% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 8.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 2.59% is 77.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #749 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Automotive Services Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Automotive Services Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #749 out of 1130 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Saudi Automotive Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 2.59% is 77.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Automotive Services Co's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.19 to 8.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 11.64, Saudi Automotive 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 11.64, based on 1,130 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 Automotive Services Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.59% is 77.7% 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 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Automotive Services Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.59%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼76.42, compared to a current price of ﷼38.02 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.59%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 77.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 11.64. Saudi Automotive Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 10 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.59% 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼38.02 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼76.42.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Automotive Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4050:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 2.59% (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: ﷼76.42 vs. price of ﷼38.02 (50.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#749 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Automotive Services Co owns and manages fuel stations, auto and travelers services centers, motels, restaurants, C-stores inside cities and on highways, and an auto club which issues customs traffic documents (TripTik), international driving licenses, and organizes sports activities. In addition, the group also provides road transportation services for liquid and dry materials. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Retail and operations, Saudi Club, SASCO Palm, Transportation Fleet, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Retail and operations segment, which represents income generated from its fuel station operations and the operation of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically, the group operates only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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