Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) Altman Z-Score: 5.05 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:2223 Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef SAU:2223
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Price ﷼137.00
GF Value ﷼125.01
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What is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Altman Z-Score?

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef SAU:2223 +2.24% 50 Altman Z-Score is 5.05 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 5.54. GuruFocus rates SAU:2223 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼125.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks better than 83.53% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.05 is strong.

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef has a Altman Z-Score of 5.05, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2223' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1   Med: 5.54   Max: 6.32
Current: 5.05

During the past 5 years, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's highest Altman Z-Score was 6.32. The lowest was 4.10. And the median was 5.54.


Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef  (SAU:2223) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Altman Z-Score Chart

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
0.00 5.54 6.12 5.67 5.33

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SAU:2223 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Altman Z-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.0909+1.4*0.3467+3.3*0.1532+0.6*4.9756+1.0*0.969
=5.05

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026:
Total Assets was ﷼9,601 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼4,326 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼3,453 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ﷼3,328 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 753.046 + 264.618 + 113.088 + 285.423 = ﷼1,416 Mil.
Interest Expense was -9.541 + -13.256 + -15.704 + -16.227 = ﷼-55 Mil.
Revenue was 3418.578 + 2158.407 + 1569.038 + 2157.251 = ﷼9,303 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ﷼23,052 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ﷼4,633 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(4326.299 - 3453.256)/9600.726
=0.0909

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=3328.481/9600.726
=0.3467

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1416.175 - -54.728)/9600.726
=0.1532

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=23051.711/4632.935
=4.9756

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=9303.274/9600.726
=0.969

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef has a Altman Z-Score of 5.05 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 5.05 mean?
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) has a Altman Z-Score of 5.05 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.54. Over the past decade, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 4.10 to 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #150 out of 911 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score too high?
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Altman Z-Score of 5.05 is near median its 10-year median of 5.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 6.32. The Oil & Gas industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.95. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's value of 5.05 is 159% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #150 out of 911 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Altman Z-Score compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #150 out of 911 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.95. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's value of 5.05 is 159% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 4.10 to 6.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.54 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.95, based on 911 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Altman Z-Score of 5.05 is 159% above 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Altman Z-Score is 5.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼125.01, compared to a current price of ﷼137.00 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 5.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.54 and 159% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.95. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223), the current Altman Z-Score is 5.05 as of Aug. 23, 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼137.00 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼125.01. GuruFocus considers Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2223:

  • Altman Z-Score: 5.05 (near median its 10-year median of 5.54)
  • GF Value™: ﷼125.01 vs. price of ﷼137.00 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159% above the Oil & Gas median (#150 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 7168 Al Minaa, P.O. Box 5518, 3072 Petromin District, Jeddah, SAU, 22411
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef is engaged in constructing, owning, and operating refineries of lubricating oils and in purchasing, selling, transporting, marketing, importing and exporting lubricating oils, additives, lubricating oil blending stocks, byproducts, and other related petroleum products. Geographically, the company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Egypt, Singapore, and other countries. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of Base oils in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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