Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:2230 Saudi Chemical Co SAU:2230
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Price ﷼7.82
GF Value ﷼8.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Chemical Co SAU:2230 +0.26% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks worse than 72.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Saudi Chemical Co's current share price is ﷼7.82. Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼2.47. Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.17.

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

SAU:2230' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 3.1   Max: 5.22
Current: 3.3

During the past years, Saudi Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.22. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 3.10.

SAU:2230's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.9% of 690 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.74 vs SAU:2230: 3.30

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 Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼2.925. 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 ﷼2.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi Chemical Co  (SAU:2230) 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 Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical 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 Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saudi Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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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 3.02 3.05 2.70 3.33 3.32

SAU:2230 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical 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 Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.82/2.47
=3.17

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

For example, Saudi Chemical Co'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)
=2.925/333.9520*333.9520
=2.925

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.891 241.428 2.616
201612 1.740 241.432 2.407
201703 1.806 243.801 2.474
201706 1.765 244.955 2.406
201709 1.798 246.819 2.433
201712 1.759 246.524 2.383
201803 1.826 249.554 2.444
201806 1.859 251.989 2.464
201809 1.782 252.439 2.357
201812 1.806 251.233 2.401
201903 1.852 254.202 2.433
201906 1.889 256.143 2.463
201909 1.861 256.759 2.420
201912 1.843 256.974 2.395
202003 1.888 258.115 2.443
202006 1.936 257.797 2.508
202009 1.958 260.280 2.512
202012 1.934 260.474 2.480
202103 1.982 264.877 2.499
202106 1.964 271.696 2.414
202109 1.973 274.310 2.402
202112 1.918 278.802 2.297
202203 1.957 287.504 2.273
202206 1.974 296.311 2.225
202209 1.986 296.808 2.235
202212 1.969 296.797 2.215
202303 2.007 301.836 2.221
202306 2.038 305.109 2.231
202309 2.080 307.789 2.257
202312 2.135 306.746 2.324
202403 2.244 312.332 2.399
202406 2.330 314.175 2.477
202409 2.416 315.301 2.559
202412 2.480 315.605 2.624
202503 2.577 319.799 2.691
202506 2.610 322.561 2.702
202509 2.713 324.800 2.789
202512 2.826 324.054 2.912
202603 2.929 330.213 2.962
202606 2.925 333.952 2.925

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 3.17 mean?
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 as of Aug. 20, 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 Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 5.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #503 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is near median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 5.22. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 3.17 is 82.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #503 out of 690 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #503 out of 690 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 3.17 is 82.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 5.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Saudi Chemical 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.74, based on 690 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 Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 82.2% 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 Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.60, compared to a current price of ﷼7.82 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 82.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.74. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Aug. 20, 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼7.82 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.60. GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (near median its 10-year median of 3.10)
  • GF Value™: ﷼8.60 vs. price of ﷼7.82 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#503 of 690)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Chemical Co Business Description

Address Al-Ihsa Road, Al-Malaz, P.O. Box 2665, Riyadh, SAU, 11461
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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