ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Saudi Ceramic Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.10%.
As of today (2026-07-05), Saudi Ceramic Co's WACC % is 9.40%. Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % is 4.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Saudi Ceramic Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Saudi Ceramic Co's WACC % is 9.40%. Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % is 4.22% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Saudi Ceramic Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Saudi Ceramic Co ROIC % Related Terms
Saudi Ceramic Co ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.
Saudi Ceramic Co ROIC % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) has a ROIC % of 4.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % too high?
Saudi Ceramic Co's current ROIC % is 4.10%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 4.10% is 12.2% below this industry median. Overall, Saudi Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % compare to TT and JCI?
Saudi Ceramic Co's ROIC % of 4.10% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 4.10% is 12.2% 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 ROIC % for a Construction company?
The median ROIC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Ceramic Co's current ROIC % of 4.10% is 12.2% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROIC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Ceramic Co's current ROIC % is 4.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.65, compared to a current price of ﷼26.18 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.10% and 12.2% below the Construction industry median of 4.67. Saudi Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040), the current ROIC % is 4.10% 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 Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.18 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.65.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Ceramic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2040:
ROIC %: 4.10%
GF Value™: ﷼31.65 vs. price of ﷼26.18 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Ceramic Co is engaged in the production and sale of ceramic products, water heaters, and related components. The company is also involved in the import of related machinery, equipment, and other accessories. It has three reporting segments: the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles and sanitary ware items; the Water Heaters segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of electric water heaters; and the Ceramic Pipes segment, which is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of clay pipes for sanitary ware and sewage networks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the local market.
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