Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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SAU:4050 Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050
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Price ﷼38.78
GF Value ﷼76.62
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What is Saudi Automotive Services Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates SAU:4050 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼76.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks worse than 76.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Saudi Automotive Services Co's current share price is ﷼38.78. Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼13.77. Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.82.

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

SAU:4050' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76   Med: 4.4   Max: 6.71
Current: 2.82

During the past years, Saudi Automotive Services Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.71. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 4.40.

SAU:4050's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.77% of 792 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs SAU:4050: 2.82

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 Automotive Services Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼12.357. 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 ﷼13.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Saudi Automotive Services Co  (SAU:4050) 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 Automotive Services Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Automotive Services Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

Saudi Automotive Services Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi Automotive Services Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4050 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.78/13.77
=2.82

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

For example, Saudi Automotive Services Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.357/330.2130*330.2130
=12.357

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saudi Automotive Services Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 10.413 241.432 14.242
201703 11.309 243.801 15.317
201706 11.402 244.955 15.371
201709 11.536 246.819 15.434
201712 10.416 246.524 13.952
201803 10.540 249.554 13.947
201806 11.428 251.989 14.976
201809 11.545 252.439 15.102
201812 10.125 251.233 13.308
201903 9.994 254.202 12.982
201906 10.008 256.143 12.902
201909 10.179 256.759 13.091
201912 12.136 256.974 15.595
202003 12.211 258.115 15.622
202006 11.449 257.797 14.665
202009 11.744 260.280 14.899
202012 11.496 260.474 14.574
202103 11.681 264.877 14.562
202106 11.671 271.696 14.185
202109 11.590 274.310 13.952
202112 11.514 278.802 13.637
202203 11.785 287.504 13.536
202206 11.992 296.311 13.364
202209 11.902 296.808 13.242
202212 11.041 296.797 12.284
202303 12.134 301.836 13.275
202306 12.379 305.109 13.398
202309 12.554 307.789 13.469
202312 12.015 306.746 12.934
202403 12.674 312.332 13.400
202406 12.116 314.175 12.734
202409 12.032 315.301 12.601
202412 12.135 315.605 12.697
202503 12.198 319.799 12.595
202506 12.619 322.561 12.918
202509 12.770 324.800 12.983
202512 12.739 324.054 12.981
202603 12.357 330.213 12.357

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 2.82 mean?
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 as of Aug. 17, 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 4.40. Over the past decade, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 6.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #608 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 6.71. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 2.82 is 131.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #608 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Automotive Services Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #608 out of 792 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Automotive Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 2.82 is 131.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Automotive Services Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 6.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.22, based on 792 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 Automotive Services Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 is 131.1% 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 Saudi Automotive Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼76.62, compared to a current price of ﷼38.78 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 131.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.22. Saudi Automotive Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Aug. 17, 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼38.78 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼76.62. GuruFocus considers Saudi Automotive Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4050:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (36% below median its 10-year median of 4.40)
  • GF Value™: ﷼76.62 vs. price of ﷼38.78 (49.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#608 of 792)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Automotive Services Co Business Description

Address Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Khurais, P. O Box 12411, Building No. 4870, King Abdulaziz District, Riyadh, SAU, 12411
Saudi Automotive Services Co owns and manages fuel stations, auto and travelers services centers, motels, restaurants, C-stores inside cities and on highways, and an auto club which issues customs traffic documents (TripTik), international driving licenses, and organizes sports activities. In addition, the group also provides road transportation services for liquid and dry materials. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Retail and operations, Saudi Club, SASCO Palm, Transportation Fleet, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Retail and operations segment, which represents income generated from its fuel station operations and the operation of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically, the group operates only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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