Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) ROCE %: 4.65% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SAU:9566 Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566
40 GF Score
Price ﷼13.50
GF Value ﷼19.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Lime Industries Co ROCE %?

Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566 40 ROCE % is 4.65% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Saudi Lime Industries Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.65%.

Saudi Lime Industries Co  (SAU:9566) 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 Lime Industries Co ROCE % Related Terms

Saudi Lime Industries Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Lime Industries 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.

Saudi Lime Industries Co ROCE % Chart

Saudi Lime Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
7.10 4.63 6.70 6.17

Saudi Lime Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.83 6.28 6.06 7.53 4.65
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Saudi Lime Industries Co ROCE % Calculation

Saudi Lime Industries 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 )
=27.073/( ( (492.713 - 52.088) + (510.406 - 73.223) )/ 2 )
=27.073/( (440.625+437.183)/ 2 )
=27.073/438.904
=6.17 %

Saudi Lime Industries Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=20.62/( ( (504.858 - 54.745) + (510.406 - 73.223) )/ 2 )
=20.62/( ( 450.113 + 437.183 )/ 2 )
=20.62/443.648
=4.65 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 4.65% mean?
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a ROCE % of 4.65% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's ROCE % too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current ROCE % is 4.65%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 4.65% is 21.2% below this industry median. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's ROCE % of 4.65% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 4.65% is 21.2% below 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.90, based on 405 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 Lime Industries Co's current ROCE % of 4.65% is 21.2% below 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current ROCE % is 4.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.55, compared to a current price of ﷼13.50 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.65% and 21.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.90. Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current ROCE % is 4.65% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.50 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.55. GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:

  • ROCE %: 4.65%
  • GF Value™: ﷼19.55 vs. price of ﷼13.50 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% below the Building Materials median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Lime Industries Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, P.O Box 355208, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11383
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
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