Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.65 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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SAU:3010 Arabian Cement Co Ltd SAU:3010
86 GF Score
Price ﷼21.90
GF Value ﷼31.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Arabian Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arabian Cement Co SAU:3010 +0.41% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates SAU:3010 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks better than 66.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Arabian Cement Co's current share price is ﷼21.90. Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼33.62. Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.65.

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

SAU:3010' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.95   Max: 1.47
Current: 0.65

During the past years, Arabian Cement Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.95.

SAU:3010's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.89% of 296 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs SAU:3010: 0.65

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.

Arabian Cement Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼25.620. 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 ﷼33.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Arabian Cement Co  (SAU:3010) 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.


Arabian Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arabian Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Cement 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.

Arabian Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arabian Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arabian Cement Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.69 0.64 0.63 0.71 0.69

SAU:3010 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian Cement 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.


Arabian Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arabian Cement 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.90/33.62
=0.65

* 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.

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

For example, Arabian Cement 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)
=25.62/333.9520*333.9520
=25.620

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Arabian Cement Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.849 241.428 44.055
201612 32.511 241.432 44.970
201703 33.085 243.801 45.319
201706 31.253 244.955 42.608
201709 30.476 246.819 41.235
201712 29.489 246.524 39.947
201803 29.459 249.554 39.422
201806 27.745 251.989 36.769
201809 27.749 252.439 36.709
201812 27.913 251.233 37.103
201903 28.467 254.202 37.398
201906 27.911 256.143 36.390
201909 27.933 256.759 36.331
201912 28.440 256.974 36.959
202003 29.070 258.115 37.611
202006 28.142 257.797 36.455
202009 28.240 260.280 36.233
202012 28.728 260.474 36.832
202103 29.867 264.877 37.656
202106 28.939 271.696 35.570
202109 27.795 274.310 33.838
202112 27.497 278.802 32.936
202203 27.924 287.504 32.435
202206 26.594 296.311 29.972
202209 26.020 296.808 29.276
202212 26.353 296.797 29.652
202303 26.821 301.836 29.675
202306 26.078 305.109 28.543
202309 25.424 307.789 27.585
202312 25.731 306.746 28.013
202403 26.203 312.332 28.017
202406 25.691 314.175 27.308
202409 25.354 315.301 26.854
202412 25.654 315.605 27.145
202503 25.861 319.799 27.006
202506 25.218 322.561 26.109
202509 25.341 324.800 26.055
202512 25.777 324.054 26.564
202603 26.410 330.213 26.709
202606 25.620 333.952 25.620

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 0.65 mean?
Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 as of Aug. 24, 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 Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #98 out of 296 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.47. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Arabian Cement Co's value of 0.65 is 33.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #98 out of 296 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #98 out of 296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Arabian Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Arabian Cement Co's value of 0.65 is 33.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Cement Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Arabian Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.98, based on 296 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. Arabian Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 is 33.7% 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 Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.68, compared to a current price of ﷼21.90 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 33.7% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.98. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Aug. 24, 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼21.90 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.68. GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3010:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.65 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: ﷼31.68 vs. price of ﷼21.90 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.7% below the Building Materials median (#98 of 296)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arabian Cement Co Business Description

Address 8605 King Abdulaziz Road, PO Box 275. Arabian Cement Company Building, Nahdha District, Jeddah, SAU, 23523-2113
Arabian Cement Co Ltd operates as a cement company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf region. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the production of cement, building materials, trading of clinker, cement, construction materials, and other related materials and derivatives. The company's geographical segments include Inside KSA and the Outside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It derives a majority of its revenue from Inside KSA.
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