National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) ROCE %: 21.86% (As of Apr. 2026)

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SAU:4291 National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291
95 GF Score
Price ﷼128.60
GF Value ﷼197.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is National Co for Learning and Education ROCE %?

National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291 +2.31% 95 ROCE % is 21.86% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4291 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼197.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. National Co for Learning and Education's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 21.86%.


National Co for Learning and Education  (SAU:4291) 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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National Co for Learning and Education ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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.

National Co for Learning and Education ROCE % Chart

National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Jul25
ROCE %
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National Co for Learning and Education Quarterly Data
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National Co for Learning and Education ROCE % Calculation

National Co for Learning and Education's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2023 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2023 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=184.623/( ( (1333.8 - 270.633) + (1489.297 - 173.242) )/ 2 )
=184.623/( (1063.167+1316.055)/ 2 )
=184.623/1189.611
=15.52 %

National Co for Learning and Education's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=304.528/( ( (1608.415 - 289.589) + (1707.559 - 239.927) )/ 2 )
=304.528/( ( 1318.826 + 1467.632 )/ 2 )
=304.528/1393.229
=21.86 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 21.86% mean?
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a ROCE % of 21.86% as of Apr. 2026.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's ROCE % too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current ROCE % is 21.86%. The Education industry median ROCE % is 8.25. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 21.86% is 165% above this industry median. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's ROCE % compare to EDU and TAL?
National Co for Learning and Education's ROCE % of 21.86% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 21.86% is 165% 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 an Education company?
The median ROCE % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 259 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. National Co for Learning and Education's current ROCE % of 21.86% is 165% 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 Education industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Co for Learning and Education's current ROCE % is 21.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 21.86% and 165% above the Education industry median of 8.25. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current ROCE % is 21.86% as of Apr. 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15. GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:

  • ROCE %: 21.86%
  • GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165% above the Education median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Co for Learning and Education Business Description

Address Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz Street, P.O. Box 41980, Al Nozha Neighborhood, Al Rayyan District, Riyadh, SAU, 11531
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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