Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) ROE %: -6.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:2310 Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310
78 GF Score
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What is Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE %?

Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310 +0.96% 78 ROE % is -6.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2310 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 85.85% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-861 Mil. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼13,525 Mil. Therefore, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.37%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2310' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.85   Med: 5.3   Max: 26.05
Current: -8.85

During the past 13 years, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's highest ROE % was 26.05%. The lowest was -8.85%. And the median was 5.30%.

SAU:2310's ROE % is ranked worse than
85.85% of 1583 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.26 vs SAU:2310: -8.85

Sahara International Petrochemical Co  (SAU:2310) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-861.136/13525.388
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-861.136 / 4908.34)*(4908.34 / 20680.335)*(20680.335 / 13525.388)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-17.54 %*0.2373*1.529
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-4.16 %*1.529
=-6.37 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-861.136/13525.388
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-861.136 / -782.432) * (-782.432 / -274.804) * (-274.804 / 4908.34) * (4908.34 / 20680.335) * (20680.335 / 13525.388)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.1006 * 2.8472 * -5.6 % * 0.2373 * 1.529
=-6.37 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE % Related Terms


Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE % Chart

Sahara International Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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Sahara International Petrochemical 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:2310 vs DOW: ROE % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % falls into.


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Sahara International Petrochemical Co ROE % Calculation

Sahara International Petrochemical Co's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-860.459/( (15239.202+13632.363)/ 2 )
=-860.459/14435.7825
=-5.96 %

Sahara International Petrochemical Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-861.136/( (13632.363+13418.413)/ 2 )
=-861.136/13525.388
=-6.37 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -6.37% mean?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) has a ROE % of -6.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1359 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % too high?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current ROE % is -6.37%. Based on the distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1359 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sahara International Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahara International Petrochemical Co's ROE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1359 out of 1583 companies for ROE %. This places Sahara International Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.26. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.26, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current ROE % is -6.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.00, compared to a current price of ﷼13.63 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -6.37%. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310), the current ROE % is -6.37% 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.63 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.00. GuruFocus considers Sahara International Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2310:

  • ROE %: -6.37%
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.00 vs. price of ﷼13.63 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address King Saud Road District, Sipchem Building, Al-Hada District, PO Box 130, Al Khobar, SAU, 31952
Sahara International Petrochemical Co owns, operates and manages industrial projects relating to chemical and petrochemical industries. The company operating segments include Basic Chemicals, Intermediate Chemicals, Polymers, Marketing and Corporate and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Marketing segment, which includes trading revenues of SMC and its foreign subsidiaries. Its product portfolio consists of Methanol, Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, LDPE, EVA, Cross-Linkable LDPE, Semi Conductive LDPE, and PBT.
78GF Score

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