Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) ROCE %: -3.23% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:2310 Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310
78 GF Score
Price ﷼13.63
GF Value ﷼21.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROCE %?

Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310 +0.96% 78 ROCE % is -3.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2310 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.00 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.23%.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co  (SAU:2310) 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROCE % Chart

Sahara International Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Sahara International Petrochemical 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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SAU:2310
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Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Sahara International Petrochemical 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 )
=-529.264/( ( (21082.093 - 2330.305) + (20316.378 - 2865.934) )/ 2 )
=-529.264/( (18751.788+17450.444)/ 2 )
=-529.264/18101.116
=-2.92 %

Sahara International Petrochemical 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 )
=-571.184/( ( (20316.378 - 2865.934) + (21044.292 - 3178.223) )/ 2 )
=-571.184/( ( 17450.444 + 17866.069 )/ 2 )
=-571.184/17658.2565
=-3.23 %

(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 -3.23% mean?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) has a ROCE % of -3.23% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current ROCE % is -3.23%. Overall, Sahara International Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROCE % of -3.23% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. 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 6.52, based on 1,589 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. 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 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current ROCE % is -3.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.00, compared to a current price of ﷼13.63 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.23%. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310), the current ROCE % is -3.23% 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.63 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.00. GuruFocus considers Sahara International Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2310:

  • ROCE %: -3.23%
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.00 vs. price of ﷼13.63 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address King Saud Road District, Sipchem Building, Al-Hada District, PO Box 130, Al Khobar, SAU, 31952
Sahara International Petrochemical Co owns, operates and manages industrial projects relating to chemical and petrochemical industries. The company operating segments include Basic Chemicals, Intermediate Chemicals, Polymers, Marketing and Corporate and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Marketing segment, which includes trading revenues of SMC and its foreign subsidiaries. Its product portfolio consists of Methanol, Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, LDPE, EVA, Cross-Linkable LDPE, Semi Conductive LDPE, and PBT.
78GF Score

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﷼13.63
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