Almarai Co (SAU:2280) ROCE %: 10.15% (As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:2280 Almarai Co SAU:2280
91 GF Score
Price ﷼44.80
GF Value ﷼62.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Almarai Co ROCE %?

Almarai Co SAU:2280 -0.04% 91 ROCE % is 10.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2280 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Almarai Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.15%.

Almarai Co  (SAU:2280) 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.

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Almarai Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Almarai 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.

Almarai Co ROCE % Chart

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

Almarai 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 )
=3082.064/( ( (35567.96 - 5838.638) + (39966.898 - 6392.154) )/ 2 )
=3082.064/( (29729.322+33574.744)/ 2 )
=3082.064/31652.033
=9.74 %

Almarai 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 )
=3500.516/( ( (39966.898 - 6392.154) + (42538.259 - 7138.546) )/ 2 )
=3500.516/( ( 33574.744 + 35399.713 )/ 2 )
=3500.516/34487.2285
=10.15 %

(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 10.15% mean?
Almarai Co (SAU:2280) has a ROCE % of 10.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Almarai Co's ROCE % too high?
Almarai Co's current ROCE % is 10.15%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.74. Almarai Co's value of 10.15% is 16.2% above this industry median. Overall, Almarai Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almarai Co's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Almarai Co's ROCE % of 10.15% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.74. Almarai Co's value of 10.15% is 16.2% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.74, based on 1,936 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. Almarai Co's current ROCE % of 10.15% is 16.2% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Almarai Co's current ROCE % is 10.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almarai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co (SAU:2280) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.36, compared to a current price of ﷼44.80 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.15% and 16.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.74. Almarai Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280), the current ROCE % is 10.15% 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼44.80 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.36. GuruFocus considers Almarai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2280:

  • ROCE %: 10.15%
  • GF Value™: ﷼62.36 vs. price of ﷼44.80 (28.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Almarai Co Business Description

Address Exit 7, North Ring Road, Al Izdihar District, P.O. Box 8524, Riyadh, SAU, 11492
Almarai Co is a manufacturer and distributor of quality food and beverages. Its product portfolio includes dairy products, juices, bakery items, poultry, and infant formula under the brands Almarai, Joosy Life, Beyti, Teeba, L'usine, 7days, Alyoum, and AlBashayer. Its segments include Dairy and Juice, covering milk, dairy, fruit juice, ice cream processing, and distribution; Bakery, covering the manufacturing and distribution of bakery products; Poultry, covering poultry products; and Other Activities, including arable farming, horticulture, infant nutrition, seafood, value-added meat products, and water. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Dairy and Juice segment, with the maximum revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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