Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co (SAU:2320) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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SAU:2320 Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co SAU:2320
82 GF Score
Price ﷼62.25
GF Value ﷼51.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co SAU:2320 +3.66% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates SAU:2320 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼51.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,239 Construction companies, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co ranks worse than 84.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's current share price is ﷼62.25. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼16.66. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2320' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.87   Max: 4.47
Current: 3.54

During the past years, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.47. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.87.

SAU:2320's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.26% of 1239 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs SAU:2320: 3.54

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.

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼24.597. 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 ﷼16.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co  (SAU:2320) 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.


Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication 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.

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:2320 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication 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.


Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication 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.

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.25/16.66
=3.74

* 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.

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication 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)
=24.597/333.9520*333.9520
=24.597

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.624 241.428 17.462
201612 11.588 241.432 16.029
201703 12.083 243.801 16.551
201706 11.933 244.955 16.268
201709 11.767 246.819 15.921
201712 12.462 246.524 16.882
201803 12.391 249.554 16.582
201806 12.384 251.989 16.412
201809 12.540 252.439 16.589
201812 11.884 251.233 15.797
201903 12.240 254.202 16.080
201906 12.620 256.143 16.454
201909 13.000 256.759 16.908
201912 12.495 256.974 16.238
202003 12.711 258.115 16.446
202006 12.540 257.797 16.244
202009 12.788 260.280 16.408
202012 12.143 260.474 15.568
202103 11.682 264.877 14.728
202106 11.768 271.696 14.465
202109 12.085 274.310 14.713
202112 12.745 278.802 15.266
202203 13.135 287.504 15.257
202206 13.060 296.311 14.719
202209 13.153 296.808 14.799
202212 12.874 296.797 14.486
202303 13.254 301.836 14.664
202306 13.277 305.109 14.532
202309 14.412 307.789 15.637
202312 14.150 306.746 15.405
202403 15.435 312.332 16.503
202406 15.337 314.175 16.302
202409 15.991 315.301 16.937
202412 16.757 315.605 17.731
202503 16.867 319.799 17.613
202506 18.495 322.561 19.148
202509 19.356 324.800 19.901
202512 20.488 324.054 21.114
202603 22.608 330.213 22.864
202606 24.597 333.952 24.597

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 3.74 mean?
Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co (SAU:2320) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 as of Aug. 28, 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 Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co ranks #1044 out of 1239 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 4.47. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's value of 3.74 is 222.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co ranks #1044 out of 1239 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co ranks #1044 out of 1239 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's value of 3.74 is 222.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,239 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. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 222.4% 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 Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co (SAU:2320) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼51.32, compared to a current price of ﷼62.25 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 222.4% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co (SAU:2320), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Aug. 28, 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 Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co (SAU:2320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼62.25 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼51.32. GuruFocus considers Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2320:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (30% above median its 10-year median of 2.87)
  • GF Value™: ﷼51.32 vs. price of ﷼62.25 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 222.4% above the Construction median (#1044 of 1239)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co Business Description

Address P.O. Box 88373, Riyadh, SAU, 11662
Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication Co designs and manufactures poles, masts, and lighting systems for streets, stadiums, and public spaces, as well as towers and poles for power transmission and telecommunications. The company also produces and markets decorative poles and LED lighting, and provides installation, operation, and maintenance services for telecommunications systems, computer networks, and industrial equipment. In addition, it manufactures metal components such as solar photovoltaic tracking systems and fixed structures, supports wind energy and power generation projects, and undertakes electrical and mechanical works, communication system design and installation, as well as contracting and oil and gas field services.
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