Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) ROCE %: 7.52% (As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:2040 Saudi Ceramic Co SAU:2040
63 GF Score
Price ﷼26.40
GF Value ﷼31.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Ceramic Co ROCE %?

Saudi Ceramic Co SAU:2040 +0.46% 63 ROCE % is 7.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2040 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.62 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.52%.

Saudi Ceramic Co  (SAU:2040) 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 Ceramic Co ROCE % Related Terms

Saudi Ceramic Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Ceramic 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 Ceramic Co ROCE % Chart

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

Saudi Ceramic 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 )
=238.47/( ( (2676.609 - 879.478) + (2819.238 - 826.225) )/ 2 )
=238.47/( (1797.131+1993.013)/ 2 )
=238.47/1895.072
=12.58 %

Saudi Ceramic 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 )
=148.84/( ( (2819.238 - 826.225) + (2881.53 - 917.629) )/ 2 )
=148.84/( ( 1993.013 + 1963.901 )/ 2 )
=148.84/1978.457
=7.52 %

(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 7.52% mean?
Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) has a ROCE % of 7.52% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co's ROCE % too high?
Saudi Ceramic Co's current ROCE % is 7.52%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 7.52% is 8.5% below this industry median. Overall, Saudi Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Ceramic Co's ROCE % compare to TT and JCI?
Saudi Ceramic Co's ROCE % of 7.52% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 7.52% is 8.5% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,749 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 Ceramic Co's current ROCE % of 7.52% is 8.5% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Ceramic Co's current ROCE % is 7.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.62, compared to a current price of ﷼26.40 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.52% and 8.5% below the Construction industry median of 8.22. Saudi Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040), the current ROCE % is 7.52% 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.40 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.62. GuruFocus considers Saudi Ceramic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2040:

  • ROCE %: 7.52%
  • GF Value™: ﷼31.62 vs. price of ﷼26.40 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.5% below the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Ceramic Co Business Description

Address King Fahad Road, P.O. Box 3893, Al-Olayya District, Riyadh, SAU, 11481
Saudi Ceramic Co is engaged in the production and sale of ceramic products, water heaters, and related components. The company is also involved in the import of related machinery, equipment, and other accessories. It has three reporting segments: the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles and sanitary ware items; the Water Heaters segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of electric water heaters; and the Ceramic Pipes segment, which is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of clay pipes for sanitary ware and sewage networks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the local market.
63GF Score

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