Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Total Operating Expense: ﷼717 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:2310 Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310
78 GF Score
Price ﷼13.63
GF Value ﷼21.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sahara International Petrochemical Co Total Operating Expense?

Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310 +0.96% 78 Total Operating Expense is ﷼717 Mil 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼147 Mil. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼717 Mil.

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Sahara International Petrochemical Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Sahara International Petrochemical Co Annual Data
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Sahara International Petrochemical Co Quarterly Data
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Sahara International Petrochemical Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼717 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of ﷼717 Mil mean?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) has a Total Operating Expense of ﷼717 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼717 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Total Operating Expense of ﷼717 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼717 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is ﷼717 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310), the current Total Operating Expense is ﷼717 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: ﷼717 Mil
  • 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.
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