Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
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Price ﷼39.88
GF Value ﷼15.14
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.14. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-07-25), Methanol Chemicals Co's current share price is ﷼39.88309. Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼80.82. Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

SAU:2001' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.95   Max: 2.31
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Methanol Chemicals Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.95.

SAU:2001's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.66 vs SAU:2001: 0.49

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.

Methanol Chemicals Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼18.999. 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 ﷼80.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Methanol Chemicals Co  (SAU:2001) 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Methanol Chemicals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methanol Chemicals 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Methanol Chemicals 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 1.73 1.21 1.01 0.94 0.41

Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.94 0.72 0.69 0.58 0.41

SAU:2001 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals 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.


Methanol Chemicals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Methanol Chemicals 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.88309/80.82
=0.49

* 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Methanol Chemicals Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=18.999/324.0540*324.0540
=18.999

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 91.208 238.132 124.117
201606 90.970 241.018 122.311
201609 88.309 241.428 118.532
201612 74.774 241.432 100.363
201703 73.908 243.801 98.237
201706 74.083 244.955 98.005
201709 73.422 246.819 96.397
201712 73.023 246.524 95.988
201803 72.339 249.554 93.935
201806 74.448 251.989 95.739
201809 75.944 252.439 97.489
201812 76.065 251.233 98.113
201903 76.026 254.202 96.917
201906 75.434 256.143 95.434
201909 73.262 256.759 92.464
201912 70.250 256.974 88.588
202003 68.343 258.115 85.802
202006 66.258 257.797 83.287
202009 52.762 260.280 65.690
202012 51.899 260.474 64.567
202103 53.890 264.877 65.930
202106 57.901 271.696 69.059
202109 62.841 274.310 74.237
202112 67.848 278.802 78.860
202203 74.688 287.504 84.183
202206 80.827 296.311 88.395
202209 82.662 296.808 90.250
202212 81.376 296.797 88.849
202303 78.123 301.836 83.874
202306 77.444 305.109 82.253
202309 75.806 307.789 79.812
202312 69.315 306.746 73.226
202403 67.685 312.332 70.225
202406 65.818 314.175 67.888
202409 64.190 315.301 65.972
202412 50.787 315.605 52.147
202503 48.510 319.799 49.155
202506 20.049 322.561 20.142
202509 17.227 324.800 17.187
202512 18.999 324.054 18.999

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 0.49 mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 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 Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.31.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 2.31. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 0.49 is 70.5% below this industry median. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
Methanol Chemicals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Methanol Chemicals Co's value of 0.49 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Methanol Chemicals Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Methanol Chemicals Co has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Methanol Chemicals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 70.5% below 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 Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methanol Chemicals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.14, compared to a current price of ﷼39.88 — trading 163.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 70.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼39.88 is trading 163.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.14.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: ﷼15.14 vs. price of ﷼39.88 (163.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
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