National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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SAU:4030 National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia SAU:4030
75 GF Score
Price ﷼32.28
GF Value ﷼41.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia SAU:4030 +1.77% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:4030 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼41.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Transportation companies, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks worse than 72.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current share price is ﷼32.28. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼14.05. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4030' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.65   Max: 2.69
Current: 2.19

During the past years, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.69. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.65.

SAU:4030's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.82% of 721 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs SAU:4030: 2.19

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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼20.596. 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 ﷼14.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia  (SAU:4030) 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.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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 1.36 1.38 1.46 1.64 2.17

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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 1.86 2.04 2.17 2.33 2.27

SAU:4030 vs KEX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.28/14.05
=2.30

* 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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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)
=20.596/333.9520*333.9520
=20.596

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.547 241.428 14.589
201612 10.487 241.432 14.506
201703 9.831 243.801 13.466
201706 9.998 244.955 13.630
201709 10.063 246.819 13.615
201712 10.289 246.524 13.938
201803 10.422 249.554 13.947
201806 9.983 251.989 13.230
201809 10.071 252.439 13.323
201812 10.162 251.233 13.508
201903 10.356 254.202 13.605
201906 9.765 256.143 12.731
201909 9.710 256.759 12.629
201912 9.982 256.974 12.972
202003 10.437 258.115 13.504
202006 10.832 257.797 14.032
202009 10.747 260.280 13.789
202012 10.825 260.474 13.879
202103 10.879 264.877 13.716
202106 10.499 271.696 12.905
202109 10.086 274.310 12.279
202112 10.200 278.802 12.218
202203 10.283 287.504 11.944
202206 10.453 296.311 11.781
202209 10.743 296.808 12.087
202212 11.368 296.797 12.791
202303 11.902 301.836 13.168
202306 12.166 305.109 13.316
202309 12.411 307.789 13.466
202312 12.828 306.746 13.966
202403 13.319 312.332 14.241
202406 13.687 314.175 14.549
202409 14.214 315.301 15.055
202412 14.764 315.605 15.622
202503 15.308 319.799 15.985
202506 14.918 322.561 15.445
202509 15.480 324.800 15.916
202512 16.546 324.054 17.051
202603 18.824 330.213 19.037
202606 20.596 333.952 20.596

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 2.30 mean?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Aug. 19, 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #525 out of 721 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 2.69. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 2.30 is 81.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #525 out of 721 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #525 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 2.30 is 81.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 2.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.27, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 721 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 81.1% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼41.44, compared to a current price of ﷼32.28 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 81.1% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Aug. 19, 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼32.28 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼41.44. GuruFocus considers National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4030:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: ﷼41.44 vs. price of ﷼32.28 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.1% above the Transportation median (#525 of 721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Business Description

Address 3074 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 8931, 12th - 15th Floor, Olaya Towers, Tower B, Olaya District, Riyadh, SAU, 12213-8022
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is engaged in purchasing, selling, and operating vessels for the coordination of transport & storage on board vessels, transportation of cargo, cargo clearance, agencies for maritime shipping companies, and all marine transport activities. The Group performs its operations through four segments, which are Transportation of oil, Transportation of chemicals, Logistics, and Transportation of dry bulk. It earns maximum revenue from the Transportation of oil segment, which is a provider of crude oil transportation services.
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