Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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SAU:4009 Middle East Healthcare Co SAU:4009
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Price ﷼32.96
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What is Middle East Healthcare Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Middle East Healthcare Co SAU:4009 +0.24% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates SAU:4009 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼77.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks better than 54.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Middle East Healthcare Co's current share price is ﷼32.96. Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼19.75. Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.67.

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

SAU:4009' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51   Med: 2.64   Max: 4.5
Current: 1.65

During the past years, Middle East Healthcare Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.50. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 2.64.

SAU:4009's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.65% of 333 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.92 vs SAU:4009: 1.65

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.

Middle East Healthcare Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼16.763. 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 ﷼19.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Middle East Healthcare Co  (SAU:4009) 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.


Middle East Healthcare Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Middle East Healthcare Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middle East Healthcare 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.

Middle East Healthcare Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Middle East Healthcare Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Middle East Healthcare Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4009 vs HCA, THC, EHC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Middle East Healthcare 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.


Middle East Healthcare Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Middle East Healthcare 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.

Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.96/19.75
=1.67

* 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.

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

For example, Middle East Healthcare 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)
=16.763/333.9520*333.9520
=16.763

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Middle East Healthcare Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.823 241.428 21.887
201612 14.343 241.432 19.839
201703 18.465 243.801 25.293
201706 17.085 244.955 23.292
201709 17.738 246.819 24.000
201712 15.747 246.524 21.332
201803 16.694 249.554 22.340
201806 15.066 251.989 19.966
201809 15.285 252.439 20.221
201812 15.708 251.233 20.880
201903 15.866 254.202 20.844
201906 16.000 256.143 20.860
201909 16.361 256.759 21.280
201912 12.860 256.974 16.712
202003 16.774 258.115 21.702
202006 16.952 257.797 21.960
202009 17.331 260.280 22.237
202012 13.383 260.474 17.158
202103 17.404 264.877 21.943
202106 17.503 271.696 21.514
202109 17.659 274.310 21.499
202112 13.663 278.802 16.366
202203 13.886 287.504 16.129
202206 13.922 296.311 15.691
202209 14.044 296.808 15.802
202212 14.435 296.797 16.242
202303 15.375 301.836 17.011
202306 15.818 305.109 17.313
202309 16.406 307.789 17.801
202312 14.337 306.746 15.609
202403 17.081 312.332 18.263
202406 17.782 314.175 18.901
202409 18.463 315.301 19.555
202412 17.667 315.605 18.694
202503 19.407 319.799 20.266
202506 19.596 322.561 20.288
202509 20.025 324.800 20.589
202512 20.343 324.054 20.964
202603 20.623 330.213 20.857
202606 16.763 333.952 16.763

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 1.67 mean?
Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 as of Sep. 01, 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 Middle East Healthcare Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #151 out of 333 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Middle East Healthcare Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 4.50. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92. Middle East Healthcare Co's value of 1.67 is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #151 out of 333 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Middle East Healthcare Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Healthcare Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #151 out of 333 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Middle East Healthcare Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92. Middle East Healthcare Co's value of 1.67 is 13% below this benchmark. Historically, Middle East Healthcare Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Middle East Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.92, based on 333 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. Middle East Healthcare Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 13% 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 Middle East Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Healthcare Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Healthcare Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼77.05, compared to a current price of ﷼32.96 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 13% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.92. Middle East Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Sep. 01, 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 Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Healthcare Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼32.96 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼77.05. GuruFocus considers Middle East Healthcare Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4009:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: ﷼77.05 vs. price of ﷼32.96 (57.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#151 of 333)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4009 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Middle East Healthcare Co Business Description

Address 4, Batterjee Road, P.O.Box 2550, Al-Zahra District, Jeddah, SAU, 21461
Middle East Healthcare Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company engaged in the business of managing, operating and maintaining hospitals, medical centers, educational centers, rehabilitation centers, physiotherapy, laboratories and radiology centers, pharmacies, construction, and to buy land for the purpose of constructing medical projects and to establish, manage and organize exhibitions for the company. The company's reportable segments are Inpatient Services, Outpatient Services, Pharmacy Sales and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Inpatient Services segment.
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