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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. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.67%.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) 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.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co ROCE % Related Terms
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co ROCE % 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.
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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.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) has a ROCE % of 27.67% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's ROCE % too high?
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's current ROCE % is 27.67%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.66. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's value of 27.67% is 389.3% above this industry median. Overall, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's ROCE % of 27.67% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.66. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's value of 27.67% is 389.3% 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 ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.66, based on 620 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. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's current ROCE % of 27.67% is 389.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's current ROCE % is 27.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼35.98, compared to a current price of ﷼38.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 27.67% and 389.3% above the Steel industry median of 5.66. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304), the current ROCE % is 27.67% 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 Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼38.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼35.98.
GuruFocus considers Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1304:
ROCE %: 27.67%
GF Value™: ﷼35.98 vs. price of ﷼38.00 (5.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co Business Description
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co is a manufacturer of tubes, pipes and hollow shapes from iron, metal structures and their parts for bridges and towers, poles and their parts, including poles, lighting cabins, traffic lights, etc. and installation of prefabricated steel structures for industrial facilities. The company produces and sells steel welded tubes, steel sheets, steel reinforcement bars, and three-dimension space structures. The company's operating segments include Construction, Electricity and Renewable Energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment.The company has production facilities at Jeddah, Dammam and Yanbu.
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