Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) ROCE %: 1.63% (As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:2290 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co SAU:2290
81 GF Score
Price ﷼30.44
GF Value ﷼36.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ROCE %?

Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co SAU:2290 +2.98% 81 ROCE % is 1.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2290 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼36.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.63%.

Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co  (SAU:2290) 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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Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yanbu National Petrochemicals 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.

Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ROCE % Chart

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

Yanbu National Petrochemicals 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 )
=227.064/( ( (14124.175 - 1855.467) + (13259.624 - 1422.924) )/ 2 )
=227.064/( (12268.708+11836.7)/ 2 )
=227.064/12052.704
=1.88 %

Yanbu National Petrochemicals 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 )
=188.216/( ( (13259.624 - 1422.924) + (12775.298 - 1465.998) )/ 2 )
=188.216/( ( 11836.7 + 11309.3 )/ 2 )
=188.216/11573
=1.63 %

(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 1.63% mean?
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) has a ROCE % of 1.63% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's ROCE % too high?
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current ROCE % is 1.63%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 1.63% is 74.6% below this industry median. Overall, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's ROCE % of 1.63% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 1.63% is 74.6% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,590 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. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current ROCE % of 1.63% is 74.6% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current ROCE % is 1.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼36.88, compared to a current price of ﷼30.44 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.63% and 74.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290), the current ROCE % is 1.63% 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼30.44 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼36.88. GuruFocus considers Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2290:

  • ROCE %: 1.63%
  • GF Value™: ﷼36.88 vs. price of ﷼30.44 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.6% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Business Description

Address Yanbu Industrial City, P.O. Box 31396, Yanbu, SAU, 41912
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co is engaged in the manufacturing of petrochemical products. It focuses on producing ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol, low leaner density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, MTBE, butene and BTX . The company generates revenue from the sale of its petrochemical products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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