Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ﷼16.27 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:1202 Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202
80 GF Score
Price ﷼16.81
GF Value ﷼28.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Middle East Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202 +0.06% 80 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ﷼16.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1202 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Middle East Paper Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼18.763. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ﷼16.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Middle East Paper Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Middle East Paper Co was 7.60% per year. The lowest was 7.60% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), Middle East Paper Co's current stock price is ﷼16.81. Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼16.27. Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.03.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Middle East Paper Co was 3.42. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 2.43.


Middle East Paper Co  (SAU:1202) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.81/16.27
=1.03

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Middle East Paper Co was 3.42. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 2.43.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Middle East Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Middle East Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Middle East Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Middle East Paper Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.22 15.49 15.73 15.85 16.27

SAU:1202 vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Middle East Paper Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Middle East Paper Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=18.763/330.2130*330.2130
=18.763

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Middle East Paper Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.976 241.018 15.038
201609 10.944 241.428 14.969
201612 10.402 241.432 14.227
201703 1.943 243.801 2.632
201706 10.161 244.955 13.698
201709 10.494 246.819 14.040
201712 10.836 246.524 14.515
201803 11.257 249.554 14.895
201806 11.026 251.989 14.449
201809 11.548 252.439 15.106
201812 11.338 251.233 14.902
201903 11.048 254.202 14.352
201906 10.987 256.143 14.164
201909 11.000 256.759 14.147
201912 11.037 256.974 14.183
202003 11.099 258.115 14.199
202006 11.272 257.797 14.438
202009 11.277 260.280 14.307
202012 11.348 260.474 14.386
202103 11.615 264.877 14.480
202106 12.262 271.696 14.903
202109 13.399 274.310 16.130
202112 14.829 278.802 17.563
202203 16.223 287.504 18.633
202206 16.944 296.311 18.883
202209 17.758 296.808 19.757
202212 17.715 296.797 19.710
202303 17.619 301.836 19.275
202306 16.893 305.109 18.283
202309 16.624 307.789 17.835
202312 16.114 306.746 17.347
202403 19.223 312.332 20.324
202406 19.263 314.175 20.246
202409 19.065 315.301 19.967
202412 18.533 315.605 19.391
202503 18.596 319.799 19.202
202506 18.664 322.561 19.107
202509 18.829 324.800 19.143
202512 18.786 324.054 19.143
202603 18.763 330.213 18.763

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ﷼16.27 mean?
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ﷼16.27 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ﷼16.27. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SLVM?
Middle East Paper Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ﷼16.27 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Forest Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. Middle East Paper Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ﷼16.27. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ﷼16.27. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ﷼16.27 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ﷼16.27
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Nojoud Center, P.O.Box 9249, 1st Floor, Entrance (A), Unit No. 45, Al Andalus, Jeddah, SAU, 23326
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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﷼16.81
Price
﷼28.85
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