Arab Sea Information System Co (SAU:7201) ROCE %: -7.08% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:7201 Arab Sea Information System Co SAU:7201
56 GF Score
Price ﷼3.38
GF Value ﷼8.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arab Sea Information System Co ROCE %?

Arab Sea Information System Co SAU:7201 +1.81% 56 ROCE % is -7.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:7201 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.29 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Arab Sea Information System Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.08%.

Arab Sea Information System Co  (SAU:7201) 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.

Arab Sea Information System Co ROCE % Related Terms

Arab Sea Information System Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab Sea Information System Co'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.

Arab Sea Information System Co ROCE % Chart

Arab Sea Information System Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.95 -6.32 -6.43 -15.50 -11.36

Arab Sea Information System 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:7201
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Arab Sea Information System Co ROCE % Calculation

Arab Sea Information System 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 )
=-18.014/( ( (200.272 - 34.309) + (201.143 - 49.932) )/ 2 )
=-18.014/( (165.963+151.211)/ 2 )
=-18.014/158.587
=-11.36 %

Arab Sea Information System 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 )
=-10.516/( ( (201.143 - 49.932) + (196.862 - 50.929) )/ 2 )
=-10.516/( ( 151.211 + 145.933 )/ 2 )
=-10.516/148.572
=-7.08 %

(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 -7.08% mean?
Arab Sea Information System Co (SAU:7201) has a ROCE % of -7.08% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Arab Sea Information System Co's ROCE % too high?
Arab Sea Information System Co's current ROCE % is -7.08%. Overall, Arab Sea Information System Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Sea Information System Co's ROCE % compare to QH and SHOP?
Arab Sea Information System Co's ROCE % of -7.08% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.35. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.35, based on 2,726 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Sea Information System Co's current ROCE % is -7.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Sea Information System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Sea Information System Co (SAU:7201) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.29, compared to a current price of ﷼3.38 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -7.08%. Arab Sea Information System Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Arab Sea Information System Co (SAU:7201), the current ROCE % is -7.08% 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 Arab Sea Information System Co (SAU:7201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Sea Information System Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼3.38 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.29. GuruFocus considers Arab Sea Information System Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:7201:

  • ROCE %: -7.08%
  • GF Value™: ﷼8.29 vs. price of ﷼3.38 (59.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arab Sea Information System Co Business Description

Address Riyadh Al Rayan between Exit 14-13, P.O BOX 40268, Riyadh, SAU, 11499
Arab Sea Information System Co is engaged in network installations; retail sales of computers and their accessories, including printers and ink cartridges; design and programming of customized software; providing telecommunications and information networks management and monitoring services; cybersecurity; and repair and maintenance of engines, systems, and fixed and portable data storage devices. It principal activities consist of the provision of managed services for operating government entities, sale of software and hardware, and other services. Its products include Saudi Management and Accounting System (SMACC), Scribes system, 3S system, and Government Inventory and Procurement Management System (GIC). The Company generates the majority of its revenue from Saudi Arabia.
56GF Score

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