Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.55 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:1180 Saudi National Bank SAU:1180
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What is Saudi National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi National Bank SAU:1180 +0.14% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates SAU:1180 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼40.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Banks companies, Saudi National Bank ranks worse than 62.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Saudi National Bank's current share price is ﷼43.02. Saudi National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼27.76. Saudi National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.55.

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

SAU:1180' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 1.49   Max: 1.93
Current: 1.5

During the past years, Saudi National Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.93. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 1.49.

SAU:1180's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.02% of 1277 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs SAU:1180: 1.50

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.

Saudi National Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼36.114. 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 ﷼27.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi National Bank  (SAU:1180) 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.


Saudi National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi National 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.

Saudi National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saudi National Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi National 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 1.43 1.52 1.45 1.55 1.39

SAU:1180 vs PNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Saudi National 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.


Saudi National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Saudi National 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.02/27.76
=1.55

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

For example, Saudi National 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)
=36.114/333.9520*333.9520
=36.114

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi National Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.654 241.428 20.270
201612 14.707 241.432 20.343
201703 15.191 243.801 20.808
201706 14.992 244.955 20.439
201709 15.398 246.819 20.834
201712 15.801 246.524 21.405
201803 15.977 249.554 21.380
201806 16.058 251.989 21.281
201809 15.681 252.439 20.744
201812 16.242 251.233 21.590
201903 17.022 254.202 22.362
201906 16.906 256.143 22.042
201909 16.794 256.759 21.843
201912 17.161 256.974 22.302
202003 16.071 258.115 20.793
202006 18.330 257.797 23.745
202009 19.038 260.280 24.427
202012 19.916 260.474 25.534
202103 20.932 264.877 26.391
202106 26.967 271.696 33.146
202109 27.003 274.310 32.874
202112 27.424 278.802 32.849
202203 27.812 287.504 32.305
202206 27.206 296.311 30.662
202209 27.450 296.808 30.885
202212 28.047 296.797 31.558
202303 28.736 301.836 31.794
202306 28.600 305.109 31.304
202309 28.318 307.789 30.725
202312 29.605 306.746 32.231
202403 30.275 312.332 32.371
202406 30.143 314.175 32.040
202409 30.796 315.301 32.618
202412 32.391 315.605 34.274
202503 32.534 319.799 33.974
202506 33.189 322.561 34.361
202509 33.103 324.800 34.036
202512 34.274 324.054 35.321
202603 36.077 330.213 36.485
202606 36.114 333.952 36.114

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 1.55 mean?
Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.55 as of Aug. 26, 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 Saudi National Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Saudi National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi National Bank ranks #792 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Saudi National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.55 is near median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 1.93. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Saudi National Bank's value of 1.55 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi National Bank ranks #792 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi National Bank has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Saudi National Bank ranks #792 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi National Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Saudi National Bank's value of 1.55 is 21.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi National Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Saudi National 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 1,277 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. Saudi National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.55 is 21.1% 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 Saudi National 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. Saudi National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼40.09, compared to a current price of ﷼43.02 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 21.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Saudi National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Saudi National Bank (SAU:1180), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 as of Aug. 26, 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 National Bank (SAU:1180) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi National Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼43.02 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼40.09. GuruFocus considers Saudi National Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1180:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.55 (near median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: ﷼40.09 vs. price of ﷼43.02 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.1% above the Banks median (#792 of 1277)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi National Bank Business Description

Address King Fahd Road, Unit No. 778, The Saudi National Bank Tower, 3208 - Al Aqeeq District, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, SAU, 13519 - 6676
Saudi National Bank is a financial institution in Saudi Arabia. It provides a range of banking and investment management services. The company also provides non-special commission based banking products in compliance with Shariah rules. It has four reportable segments: Retail, Wholesale, Capital Market, and International. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Wholesale segment, which provides banking services including all conventional credit-related products as well as financing products to small sized businesses, medium and large establishments and companies. Geographically, it has a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, GCC and Middle East, Europe, Turkey, North America and Other countries.
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