Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) ROCE %: 28.05% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:1320 Saudi Steel Pipe Co SAU:1320
87 GF Score
Price ﷼46.72
GF Value ﷼51.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Steel Pipe Co ROCE %?

Saudi Steel Pipe Co SAU:1320 -2.14% 87 ROCE % is 28.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1320 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼51.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.05%.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co  (SAU:1320) 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.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co ROCE % Related Terms

Saudi Steel Pipe Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Steel Pipe 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.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co ROCE % Chart

Saudi Steel Pipe Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Saudi Steel Pipe 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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Saudi Steel Pipe Co ROCE % Calculation

Saudi Steel Pipe 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 )
=304.665/( ( (2016.247 - 824.481) + (1729.374 - 512.74) )/ 2 )
=304.665/( (1191.766+1216.634)/ 2 )
=304.665/1204.2
=25.30 %

Saudi Steel Pipe 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 )
=352.976/( ( (1729.374 - 512.74) + (1640.91 - 341.023) )/ 2 )
=352.976/( ( 1216.634 + 1299.887 )/ 2 )
=352.976/1258.2605
=28.05 %

(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 28.05% mean?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) has a ROCE % of 28.05% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Saudi Steel Pipe Co's ROCE % too high?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current ROCE % is 28.05%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.66. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's value of 28.05% is 396% above this industry median. Overall, Saudi Steel Pipe 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 Steel Pipe Co's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's ROCE % of 28.05% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.66. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's value of 28.05% is 396% 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. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current ROCE % of 28.05% is 396% 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. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current ROCE % is 28.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼51.56, compared to a current price of ﷼46.72 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 28.05% and 396% above the Steel industry median of 5.66. Saudi Steel Pipe 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320), the current ROCE % is 28.05% 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 Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼46.72 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼51.56. GuruFocus considers Saudi Steel Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1320:

  • ROCE %: 28.05%
  • GF Value™: ﷼51.56 vs. price of ﷼46.72 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 396% above the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co Business Description

Address P.O.Box 11680, Dammam, SAU, 31463
Saudi Steel Pipe Co is a Saudi Arabian company engaged in the manufacturing of steel pipes. The group operates in single segment, being the Steel pipes segment which provides galvanized and non-galvanized steel pipes, square and rectangular pipes used in petroleum, gas, water, and construction sectors. The company has a market presence in two segments namely Saudi Arabia and Other countries with the majority of the revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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