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Advanced Petrochemical CoSAU:2330 -0.40%60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates SAU:2330 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼61.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,141 Chemicals companies, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 50.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2330'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 3.18 Max: 6.23
Current: 1.67
During the past years, Advanced Petrochemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.23. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 3.18.
SAU:2330's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.04% of 1141
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs SAU:2330: 1.67
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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼11.178. 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 ﷼14.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Advanced Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advanced Petrochemical 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
SAU:2330 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Advanced Petrochemical 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Advanced Petrochemical 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.
* 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.
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 1.68 mean?
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 as of Aug. 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.18. Over the past decade, Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #571 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 6.23. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 1.68 is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #571 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Petrochemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #571 out of 1141 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Advanced Petrochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 1.68 is 0.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Petrochemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 6.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Advanced Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,141 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. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 0.6% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼61.25, compared to a current price of ﷼24.92 — trading 59.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 0.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Advanced Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Aug. 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼24.92 is trading 59.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼61.25.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2330:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.68 (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.18)
GF Value™: ﷼61.25 vs. price of ﷼24.92 (59.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% above the Chemicals median (#571 of 1141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Petrochemical Co produces and sells polypropylene, polysilicon, and polysilicon downstream products that include Photovoltaic cells and Photovoltaic. The company invests in industrial projects, including petrochemical, chemical, basic, and conversion industries, and industries relating to renewable energy domestically and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its business is spread across the Middle East and North Africa region. Its products are used to manufacture various basic goods, including personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, and others.
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