Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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SAU:4006 Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006
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Price ﷼11.99
GF Value ﷼19.87
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What is Saudi Marketing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006 -0.33% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates SAU:4006 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Marketing Co ranks better than 69.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-10), Saudi Marketing Co's current share price is ﷼11.99. Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼17.04. Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.70.

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

SAU:4006' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.37   Max: 1.96
Current: 0.71

During the past years, Saudi Marketing Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.37.

SAU:4006's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.35% of 757 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs SAU:4006: 0.71

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 Marketing Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼16.082. 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 ﷼17.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi Marketing Co  (SAU:4006) 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 Marketing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Marketing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

Saudi Marketing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.20 1.45 1.39 0.84

Saudi Marketing 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 1.11 1.03 0.84 0.77 0.77

SAU:4006 vs DDS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Saudi Marketing 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 Marketing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.99/17.04
=0.70

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

For example, Saudi Marketing 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)
=16.082/333.9520*333.9520
=16.082

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi Marketing Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.905 241.428 19.234
201612 14.088 241.432 19.487
201703 14.589 243.801 19.984
201706 14.041 244.955 19.142
201709 14.201 246.819 19.214
201712 13.195 246.524 17.875
201803 14.683 249.554 19.649
201806 13.670 251.989 18.116
201809 13.742 252.439 18.179
201812 12.634 251.233 16.794
201903 12.576 254.202 16.521
201906 12.660 256.143 16.506
201909 12.760 256.759 16.596
201912 12.824 256.974 16.666
202003 13.004 258.115 16.825
202006 13.426 257.797 17.392
202009 13.592 260.280 17.439
202012 13.662 260.474 17.516
202103 13.758 264.877 17.346
202106 13.860 271.696 17.036
202109 13.937 274.310 16.967
202112 14.110 278.802 16.901
202203 14.248 287.504 16.550
202206 14.364 296.311 16.189
202209 14.464 296.808 16.274
202212 14.643 296.797 16.476
202303 14.809 301.836 16.385
202306 14.452 305.109 15.818
202309 14.559 307.789 15.797
202312 14.680 306.746 15.982
202403 14.835 312.332 15.862
202406 14.979 314.175 15.922
202409 15.139 315.301 16.035
202412 15.221 315.605 16.106
202503 15.348 319.799 16.027
202506 15.524 322.561 16.072
202509 15.674 324.800 16.116
202512 15.795 324.054 16.277
202603 15.930 330.213 16.110
202606 16.082 333.952 16.082

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 0.70 mean?
Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Sep. 10, 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 Marketing Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #232 out of 757 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Marketing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 0.70 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #232 out of 757 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Marketing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #232 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Saudi Marketing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 0.70 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Marketing Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Saudi Marketing 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.23, based on 757 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 Marketing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 43.1% 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 Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Marketing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.87, compared to a current price of ﷼11.99 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 43.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.23. Saudi Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Marketing Co (SAU:4006), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 10, 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 Marketing Co (SAU:4006) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼11.99 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.87. GuruFocus considers Saudi Marketing Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4006:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (49% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
  • GF Value™: ﷼19.87 vs. price of ﷼11.99 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#232 of 757)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Marketing Co Business Description

Address King Fahd Road, Al Nasiriyah Area, P.O Box 4605, Dammam, SAU, 31412
Saudi Marketing Co operates stores. The farm markets include a wide products and varieties of fresh products, consumer goods, and household items. It operates in three reportable segments: The retail segment- this segment includes sale of goods to customers commonly at the store checkout for the sales via the Group's stores. The household segment- this segment includes sale of goods to the wholesale customers. The entertainment service segment- this segment includes services provided by operating kids play grounds "Adventure World". Key revenue is generated from Retail segment.
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