Alujain (SAU:2170) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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SAU:2170 Alujain Corp SAU:2170
79 GF Score
Price ﷼27.20
GF Value ﷼37.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alujain Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alujain SAU:2170 -1.45% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates SAU:2170 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼37.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Chemicals companies, Alujain ranks better than 79.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Alujain's current share price is ﷼27.20. Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼37.98. Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

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

SAU:2170' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.59   Max: 4.06
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Alujain's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.06. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.59.

SAU:2170's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.56% of 1218 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs SAU:2170: 0.72

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.

Alujain's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼35.664. 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 ﷼37.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Alujain  (SAU:2170) 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.


Alujain Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alujain Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alujain'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.

Alujain Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alujain Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alujain 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 1.14 1.04 0.98 0.73 0.75

SAU:2170 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alujain'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.


Alujain Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


SAU:2170
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Alujain 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.

Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.20/37.98
=0.72

* 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.

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

For example, Alujain'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)
=35.664/330.2130*330.2130
=35.664

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Alujain Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.638 241.018 21.425
201609 16.205 241.428 22.164
201612 16.753 241.432 22.914
201703 17.164 243.801 23.248
201706 16.329 244.955 22.012
201709 16.829 246.819 22.515
201712 17.585 246.524 23.555
201803 18.492 249.554 24.469
201806 19.435 251.989 25.468
201809 19.818 252.439 25.924
201812 18.847 251.233 24.772
201903 17.698 254.202 22.990
201906 16.391 256.143 21.131
201909 14.821 256.759 19.061
201912 21.364 256.974 27.453
202003 20.673 258.115 26.447
202006 23.322 257.797 29.873
202009 23.599 260.280 29.940
202012 24.433 260.474 30.975
202103 25.311 264.877 31.554
202106 26.640 271.696 32.378
202109 27.460 274.310 33.056
202112 52.782 278.802 62.515
202203 53.706 287.504 61.684
202206 53.482 296.311 59.601
202209 53.862 296.808 59.924
202212 52.460 296.797 58.366
202303 53.582 301.836 58.619
202306 53.924 305.109 58.361
202309 54.248 307.789 58.200
202312 43.817 306.746 47.169
202403 43.540 312.332 46.033
202406 51.480 314.175 54.108
202409 52.142 315.301 54.608
202412 50.479 315.605 52.815
202503 50.230 319.799 51.866
202506 48.909 322.561 50.069
202509 48.396 324.800 49.203
202512 36.238 324.054 36.927
202603 35.664 330.213 35.664

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 0.72 mean?
Alujain (SAU:2170) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 13, 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 Alujain and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Alujain ranks #249 out of 1218 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alujain's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 4.06. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Alujain's value of 0.72 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alujain ranks #249 out of 1218 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alujain has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alujain's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alujain ranks #249 out of 1218 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alujain in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Alujain's value of 0.72 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Alujain's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Alujain 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 1.65, based on 1,218 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. Alujain's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 56.4% 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 Alujain and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alujain's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alujain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alujain (SAU:2170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼37.02, compared to a current price of ﷼27.20 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 56.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Alujain's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Alujain (SAU:2170), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 13, 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 Alujain (SAU:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alujain stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼27.20 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼37.02. GuruFocus considers Alujain to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2170:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: ﷼37.02 vs. price of ﷼27.20 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.4% below the Chemicals median (#249 of 1218)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alujain Business Description

Address Al Abbas Ibn Abd Al Mouttaleb, Al Ezdihar District, Riyadh, SAU, 12485
Alujain Corp along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the production and sale of propylene, polypropylene, and its derivatives, establishment, operation, and investment in industrial projects, including projects related to the petrochemical and chemical industries, basic and transformational industries, plastic industries (plastics), industries related to renewable energy and other vital industries inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company has two operating segments: Manufacturing of petrochemical products, which generates key revenue, and Manufacturing of home-care products. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Asia and the rest from Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania.
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