Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) ROCE %: -3.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4220 Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220
59 GF Score
Price ﷼9.75
GF Value ﷼22.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Emaar the Economic City JSC ROCE %?

Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220 -0.71% 59 ROCE % is -3.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4220 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼22.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Emaar the Economic City JSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.20%.

Emaar the Economic City JSC  (SAU:4220) 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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC ROCE % Related Terms

Emaar the Economic City JSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC ROCE % Chart

Emaar the Economic City JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.44 -9.06 4.10 -7.36 5.83

Emaar the Economic City JSC 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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Emaar the Economic City JSC ROCE % Calculation

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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 )
=555.557/( ( (15090.66 - 9579.639) + (15681.911 - 2147.532) )/ 2 )
=555.557/( (5511.021+13534.379)/ 2 )
=555.557/9522.7
=5.83 %

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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 )
=-430.268/( ( (15681.911 - 2147.532) + (15538.573 - 2142.43) )/ 2 )
=-430.268/( ( 13534.379 + 13396.143 )/ 2 )
=-430.268/13465.261
=-3.20 %

(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 -3.20% mean?
Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) has a ROCE % of -3.20% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROCE % too high?
Emaar the Economic City JSC's current ROCE % is -3.20%. Overall, Emaar the Economic City JSC has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROCE % of -3.20% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.64. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROCE % among Real Estate companies is 4.64, based on 1,757 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 Real Estate industry, the median ROCE % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar the Economic City JSC's current ROCE % is -3.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼22.65, compared to a current price of ﷼9.75 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.20%. Emaar the Economic City JSC's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220), the current ROCE % is -3.20% 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼9.75 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼22.65. GuruFocus considers Emaar the Economic City JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4220:

  • ROCE %: -3.20%
  • GF Value™: ﷼22.65 vs. price of ﷼9.75 (57% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Emaar the Economic City JSC Business Description

Address BayLaSun - Juman street, king Abdullah Economic City, unit 1, Rabigh, SAU, 23964
Emaar the Economic City JSC is a real estate development and management company. The main activity of the company is the development of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It is also engaged in the development of real estate in the economic and other zones and other development activities, including infrastructures, promotion, marketing and sale of land within development areas, development of buildings and housing units, and construction on behalf of other parties. The company's reportable segments includes Residential business, Industrial development, Hospitality and leisure, Education services, and City operations. Key revenue is derived from its Residential business segment which includes revenue from sale/lease rental income of land and units for residential purposes.
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