Riyad Bank (SAU:1010) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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SAU:1010 Riyad Bank SAU:1010
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Price ﷼20.49
GF Value ﷼22.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Riyad Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Riyad Bank SAU:1010 +0.64% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates SAU:1010 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼22.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,281 Banks companies, Riyad Bank ranks worse than 55.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Riyad Bank's current share price is ﷼20.49. Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼14.79. Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.39.

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

SAU:1010' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.7   Max: 2.8
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Riyad Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 1.70.

SAU:1010's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.58% of 1281 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs SAU:1010: 1.37

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.

Riyad Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼20.164. 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 ﷼14.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Riyad Bank  (SAU:1010) 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.


Riyad Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Riyad Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riyad Bank'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.

Riyad Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Riyad Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Riyad Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.58 1.47 1.45 1.53 1.35

SAU:1010 vs PNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Riyad Bank'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.


Riyad Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Riyad Bank 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.

Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.49/14.79
=1.39

* 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.

Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Riyad Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.164/333.9520*333.9520
=20.164

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Riyad Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.412 241.428 13.019
201612 9.243 241.432 12.785
201703 9.240 243.801 12.657
201706 9.157 244.955 12.484
201709 9.417 246.819 12.741
201712 9.656 246.524 13.080
201803 9.042 249.554 12.100
201806 9.234 251.989 12.237
201809 9.188 252.439 12.155
201812 9.194 251.233 12.221
201903 9.411 254.202 12.363
201906 9.857 256.143 12.851
201909 9.810 256.759 12.759
201912 10.143 256.974 13.181
202003 9.449 258.115 12.225
202006 10.196 257.797 13.208
202009 10.664 260.280 13.682
202012 11.089 260.474 14.217
202103 11.057 264.877 13.940
202106 11.138 271.696 13.690
202109 11.512 274.310 14.015
202112 11.825 278.802 14.164
202203 12.716 287.504 14.770
202206 12.363 296.311 13.933
202209 12.399 296.808 13.951
202212 14.043 296.797 15.801
202303 13.959 301.836 15.444
202306 14.447 305.109 15.813
202309 14.385 307.789 15.608
202312 15.090 306.746 16.428
202403 15.044 312.332 16.085
202406 15.613 314.175 16.596
202409 15.811 315.301 16.746
202412 17.127 315.605 18.123
202503 18.159 319.799 18.963
202506 18.160 322.561 18.801
202509 18.313 324.800 18.829
202512 18.949 324.054 19.528
202603 19.874 330.213 20.099
202606 20.164 333.952 20.164

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 1.39 mean?
Riyad Bank (SAU:1010) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 as of Aug. 22, 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 Riyad Bank and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyad Bank ranks #712 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Riyad Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 2.80. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Riyad Bank's value of 1.39 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyad Bank ranks #712 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Riyad Bank has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyad Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Riyad Bank ranks #712 out of 1281 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Riyad Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Riyad Bank's value of 1.39 is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Riyad Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Riyad Bank 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,281 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. Riyad Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 8.6% 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 Riyad Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riyad Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyad Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyad Bank (SAU:1010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼22.51, compared to a current price of ﷼20.49 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 8.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Riyad Bank's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Riyad Bank (SAU:1010), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Aug. 22, 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 Riyad Bank (SAU:1010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyad Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼20.49 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼22.51. GuruFocus considers Riyad Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1010:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: ﷼22.51 vs. price of ﷼20.49 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.6% above the Banks median (#712 of 1281)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Riyad Bank Business Description

Address Financial Boulevard - Al Aqeeq District, P.O. Box 22622, Riyad Bank Tower, Building No. 3128, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD, Riyadh, SAU, 13519 – 6671
Riyad Bank is a financial institution in Saudi Arabia. The company provides a full range of banking and investment services. It also provides its customers with nonconventional banking products which are approved and supervised by an independent Shariah Board established by the Bank. The company operates in four business segments: i) Retail Banking, ii) Investment banking and brokerage, iii) Corporate banking, and iv) Treasury and Investments. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Corporate banking segment, which principally handles corporate customers' current accounts, deposits and provides loans, overdrafts and other credit facilities and includes small to medium sized businesses.
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