Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) ROCE %: 1.95% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:1202 Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202
80 GF Score
Price ﷼16.81
GF Value ﷼28.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Middle East Paper Co ROCE %?

Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202 +0.06% 80 ROCE % is 1.95% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1202 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Middle East Paper Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95%.

Middle East Paper Co  (SAU:1202) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Middle East Paper Co ROCE % Related Terms

Middle East Paper Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co's ROCE % 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.

Middle East Paper Co ROCE % Chart

Middle East Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Middle East Paper Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Middle East Paper Co ROCE % Calculation

Middle East Paper Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=69.193/( ( (2558.6 - 655.753) + (2668.255 - 731.618) )/ 2 )
=69.193/( (1902.847+1936.637)/ 2 )
=69.193/1919.742
=3.60 %

Middle East Paper Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=38.172/( ( (2668.255 - 731.618) + (2759.061 - 789.263) )/ 2 )
=38.172/( ( 1936.637 + 1969.798 )/ 2 )
=38.172/1953.2175
=1.95 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 1.95% mean?
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a ROCE % of 1.95% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Middle East Paper Co's ROCE % too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current ROCE % is 1.95%. The Forest Products industry median ROCE % is 3.49. Middle East Paper Co's value of 1.95% is 44.1% below this industry median. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's ROCE % compare to SLVM?
Middle East Paper Co's ROCE % of 1.95% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.49. Middle East Paper Co's value of 1.95% is 44.1% 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 ROCE % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.49, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middle East Paper Co's current ROCE % of 1.95% is 44.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Paper Co's current ROCE % is 1.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.84, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.95% and 44.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.49. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current ROCE % is 1.95% 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.84. GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:

  • ROCE %: 1.95%
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.84 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Forest Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Middle East Paper Co Business Description

Address Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Nojoud Center, P.O.Box 9249, 1st Floor, Entrance (A), Unit No. 45, Al Andalus, Jeddah, SAU, 23326
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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