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Middle East Paper Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.49%. Middle East Paper Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.
Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.54%.
Middle East Paper Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
Middle East Paper Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart
SAU:1202 vs SLVM: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Middle East Paper Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.54% mean?
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors.
Is Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.54%. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SLVM?
Middle East Paper Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.54% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Forest Products company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. Middle East Paper Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.85, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.54%. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.54% 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.85.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -0.54%
GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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