Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.80 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:2222 Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222
82 GF Score
Price ﷼26.52
GF Value ﷼28.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Arabian Oil Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222 +0.15% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.80 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks worse than 91.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current share price is ﷼26.52. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ﷼5.53. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.80.

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

SAU:2222' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.28   Med: 4.65   Max: 4.89
Current: 4.79

During the past 10 years, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.89. The lowest was 4.28. And the median was 4.65.

SAU:2222's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.21% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs SAU:2222: 4.79

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 Arabian Oil Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was ﷼6.168. 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 ﷼5.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Saudi Arabian Oil Co  (SAU:2222) 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 Arabian Oil Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil 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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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SAU:2222 vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil 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.


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Saudi Arabian Oil 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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.52/5.53
=4.80

* 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 Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=6.168/324.0540*324.0540
=6.168

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.996 241.432 4.021
201712 3.365 246.524 4.423
201812 4.204 251.233 5.423
201912 4.280 256.974 5.397
202012 4.097 260.474 5.097
202112 4.602 278.802 5.349
202212 5.989 296.797 6.539
202312 6.343 306.746 6.701
202412 6.029 315.605 6.190
202512 6.168 324.054 6.168

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 4.80 mean?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.28 to 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #695 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.80 is near median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.28 to a high of 4.89. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 4.80 is 296.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #695 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #695 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 4.80 is 296.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.28 to 4.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Saudi Arabian Oil 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.21, based on 762 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 Arabian Oil Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.80 is 296.7% 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 Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.02, compared to a current price of ﷼26.52 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 296.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.52 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.02. GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.80 (near median its 10-year median of 4.65)
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.02 vs. price of ﷼26.52 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 296.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#695 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address P.O. Box 5000, Dhahran, SAU, 31311
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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