Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) ROCE %: -0.44% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4310 Knowledge Economic City SAU:4310
55 GF Score
Price ﷼14.76
GF Value ﷼60.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Knowledge Economic City ROCE %?

Knowledge Economic City SAU:4310 +1.10% 55 ROCE % is -0.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4310 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼60.52 (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. Knowledge Economic City's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.44%.

Knowledge Economic City  (SAU:4310) 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.

Knowledge Economic City ROCE % Related Terms

Knowledge Economic City ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowledge Economic City'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.

Knowledge Economic City ROCE % Chart

Knowledge Economic City 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 -0.35 -0.36 -1.09 -0.38 -0.51

Knowledge Economic City Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.25 -2.60 2.05 -0.60 -0.44
SAU:4310
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Knowledge Economic City SAU:4310
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Knowledge Economic City ROCE % Calculation

Knowledge Economic City'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 )
=-24.916/( ( (4738.852 - 229.461) + (5634.457 - 385.491) )/ 2 )
=-24.916/( (4509.391+5248.966)/ 2 )
=-24.916/4879.1785
=-0.51 %

Knowledge Economic City'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 )
=-23.644/( ( (5634.457 - 385.491) + (5884.507 - 431.865) )/ 2 )
=-23.644/( ( 5248.966 + 5452.642 )/ 2 )
=-23.644/5350.804
=-0.44 %

(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 -0.44% mean?
Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) has a ROCE % of -0.44% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Knowledge Economic City's ROCE % too high?
Knowledge Economic City's current ROCE % is -0.44%. Overall, Knowledge Economic City has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Economic City's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Knowledge Economic City's ROCE % of -0.44% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.65. 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 4.65, based on 1,756 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 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Economic City's current ROCE % is -0.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowledge Economic City stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼60.52, compared to a current price of ﷼14.76 — trading 75.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.44%. Knowledge Economic City's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310), the current ROCE % is -0.44% 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 Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Economic City stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼14.76 is trading 75.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼60.52. GuruFocus considers Knowledge Economic City to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4310:

  • ROCE %: -0.44%
  • GF Value™: ﷼60.52 vs. price of ﷼14.76 (75.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Knowledge Economic City Business Description

Address Diwan Al Marefah, King Abdul Aziz Road, P.O. Box 43033, Almadinah Almonawara, Medina, SAU, 41561
Knowledge Economic City is engaged in developing real estate, economic cities, and other development projects including infrastructure, telecommunication networks, electricity plants, water treatment plants, and other works related to developing economic cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Company owns land parcels in Madinah Al-Munawarah and is the developer for transforming such land parcels into an economic city. The segments of the company are Real estate development and Investment, out of which Real estate development derives the maximum revenue for the company.
55GF Score

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