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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 Printing & Packaging Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.76%.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) 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 Printing & Packaging Co ROCE % Related Terms
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ROCE % Historical 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.
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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.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) has a ROCE % of 25.76% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROCE % too high?
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current ROCE % is 25.76%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.96. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 25.76% is 187.5% above this industry median. Overall, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's ROCE % of 25.76% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.96. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 25.76% is 187.5% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.96, based on 1,070 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 Printing & Packaging Co's current ROCE % of 25.76% is 187.5% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current ROCE % is 25.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.31, compared to a current price of ﷼6.92 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.76% and 187.5% above the Business Services industry median of 8.96. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270), the current ROCE % is 25.76% 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.92 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.31.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Printing & Packaging Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4270:
ROCE %: 25.76%
GF Value™: ﷼8.31 vs. price of ﷼6.92 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.5% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Business Description
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co is a printing house in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The business activity of the group is operated in three segments, namely Printing, Packaging, and Other. The Printing segment includes printing works, related tools, and required raw materials. The Packaging segment comprises of printing works on plastic and commercial posters in addition to the manufacture of plastic products. The Other Segment includes the headquarters, management activities, investment activities and others. The majority of the revenue derives from the Packaging segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Others.
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