Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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AMM:APOT Arab Potash Co Ltd AMM:APOT
82 GF Score
Price JOD40.14
GF Value JOD28.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arab Potash Co AMM:APOT +0.05% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates AMM:APOT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD28.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Agriculture companies, Arab Potash Co ranks worse than 70.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Arab Potash Co's current share price is JOD40.14. Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD16.76. Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:APOT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.25   Max: 3.6
Current: 2.39

During the past years, Arab Potash Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.25.

AMM:APOT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.5% of 200 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs AMM:APOT: 2.39

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.

Arab Potash Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD23.033. 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 JOD16.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arab Potash Co  (AMM:APOT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arab Potash Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.20 2.73 1.88 1.77 2.33

Arab Potash 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 PB Ratio 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 1.95 2.10 2.00 2.33 2.44

AMM:APOT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Arab Potash 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.


Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Arab Potash Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.14/16.76
=2.39

* 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.

Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Arab Potash 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)
=23.033/330.2130*330.2130
=23.033

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arab Potash Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.853 241.018 13.499
201609 10.107 241.428 13.824
201612 9.663 241.432 13.216
201703 10.632 243.801 14.400
201706 9.830 244.955 13.251
201709 10.095 246.819 13.506
201712 9.696 246.524 12.988
201803 9.983 249.554 13.210
201806 9.301 251.989 12.188
201809 9.734 252.439 12.733
201812 10.143 251.233 13.332
201903 10.614 254.202 13.788
201906 9.865 256.143 12.718
201909 10.375 256.759 13.343
201912 10.702 256.974 13.752
202003 11.008 258.115 14.083
202006 10.360 257.797 13.270
202009 10.811 260.280 13.716
202012 11.195 260.474 14.192
202103 11.678 264.877 14.559
202106 11.176 271.696 13.583
202109 11.905 274.310 14.331
202112 12.811 278.802 15.173
202203 13.347 287.504 15.330
202206 15.163 296.311 16.898
202209 17.340 296.808 19.292
202212 18.907 296.797 21.036
202303 18.473 301.836 20.210
202306 19.238 305.109 20.821
202309 19.945 307.789 21.398
202312 20.576 306.746 22.150
202403 21.204 312.332 22.418
202406 20.452 314.175 21.496
202409 21.108 315.301 22.106
202412 21.463 315.605 22.456
202503 22.026 319.799 22.743
202506 21.000 322.561 21.498
202509 21.769 324.800 22.132
202512 22.313 324.054 22.737
202603 23.033 330.213 23.033

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 mean?
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arab Potash Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #141 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arab Potash Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is near median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 3.60. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Arab Potash Co's value of 2.39 is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #141 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Potash Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Potash Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #141 out of 200 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arab Potash Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Arab Potash Co's value of 2.39 is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Potash Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Arab Potash Co 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.37, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arab Potash Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is 74.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arab Potash Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Potash Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Potash Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD28.35, compared to a current price of JOD40.14 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 74.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.37. Arab Potash Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 as of Jul. 25, 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JOD40.14 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD28.35. GuruFocus considers Arab Potash Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:APOT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (near median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: JOD28.35 vs. price of JOD40.14 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% above the Agriculture median (#141 of 200)

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


Arab Potash Co Business Description

Address Al Shmeisani - Al Jaheth Street, P.0. Box 1470, Amman, JOR, 11118
Arab Potash Co Ltd produces potash, potassium nitrate, and other derivatives. Its segments consist of Producing potash and Salt through Arab Potash Company, producing potassium nitrate and dicalcium phosphate through Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries, and Producing mixed salts and mud through Numeira Mixed Salts and Mud Company. Its sales are spread across China and India, the Far and Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, America, and Australia. The majority of the revenue comes from the china and India.
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