Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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SAU:4210 Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210
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What is Saudi Research And Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210 -1.77% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 9.19. GuruFocus rates SAU:4210 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼157.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Media - Diversified companies, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks worse than 75.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Saudi Research And Media Group's current share price is ﷼60.35. Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼29.03. Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4210' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95   Med: 9.19   Max: 15.06
Current: 2.15

During the past years, Saudi Research And Media Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.06. The lowest was 1.95. And the median was 9.19.

SAU:4210's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.15% of 656 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs SAU:4210: 2.15

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 Research And Media Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼34.762. 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 ﷼29.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi Research And Media Group  (SAU:4210) 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 Research And Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Research And Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saudi Research And Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi Research And Media Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SAU:4210 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Saudi Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Saudi Research And Media Group 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 Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.35/29.03
=2.08

* 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 Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Saudi Research And Media Group'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)
=34.762/333.9520*333.9520
=34.762

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi Research And Media Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.668 241.428 14.756
201612 11.132 241.432 15.398
201703 11.345 243.801 15.540
201706 11.499 244.955 15.677
201709 11.716 246.819 15.852
201712 11.743 246.524 15.908
201803 11.898 249.554 15.922
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 13.163 252.439 17.413
201812 12.681 251.233 16.856
201903 13.615 254.202 17.886
201906 14.580 256.143 19.009
201909 15.328 256.759 19.936
201912 15.467 256.974 20.100
202003 16.423 258.115 21.248
202006 16.451 257.797 21.311
202009 18.540 260.280 23.788
202012 19.093 260.474 24.479
202103 20.587 264.877 25.956
202106 21.998 271.696 27.039
202109 24.480 274.310 29.803
202112 25.831 278.802 30.941
202203 27.181 287.504 31.572
202206 28.933 296.311 32.608
202209 31.470 296.808 35.408
202212 33.145 296.797 37.294
202303 35.393 301.836 39.159
202306 36.604 305.109 40.064
202309 39.696 307.789 43.070
202312 38.536 306.746 41.954
202403 38.870 312.332 41.561
202406 39.577 314.175 42.068
202409 41.733 315.301 44.202
202412 40.175 315.605 42.510
202503 40.650 319.799 42.449
202506 41.158 322.561 42.611
202509 40.624 324.800 41.769
202512 36.343 324.054 37.453
202603 36.297 330.213 36.708
202606 34.762 333.952 34.762

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 2.08 mean?
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Sep. 04, 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 Research And Media Group and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 9.19. Over the past decade, Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.95 to 15.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #493 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Research And Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 15.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 2.08 is 102.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #493 out of 656 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Research And Media Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Research And Media Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #493 out of 656 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Research And Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 2.08 is 102.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Research And Media Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.95 to 15.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.19 vs. the industry median of 1.03, Saudi Research And Media Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.03, based on 656 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 Research And Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 102.9% 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 Research And Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Research And Media Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 9.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼157.91, compared to a current price of ﷼60.35 — trading 61.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.19 and 102.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.03. Saudi Research And Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Research And Media Group (SAU:4210), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 04, 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 Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼60.35 is trading 61.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼157.91. GuruFocus considers Saudi Research And Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4210:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (77% below median its 10-year median of 9.19)
  • GF Value™: ﷼157.91 vs. price of ﷼60.35 (61.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#493 of 656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Research And Media Group Business Description

Address Makkah Road, P.O. Box 53180, Al-Moutamarat District, Riyadh, SAU, 11583
Saudi Research And Media Group is an integrated publishing group based in Saudi Arabia, engaged in trading, media, advertising, promotions, distribution, printing and publishing, and public relations. It operates mainly in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. The company has four operating segments; Publishing, visual, and digital content segment, the Public relations and advertising segment, the Printing and packaging segment, and All other segments. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Publishing, visual, and digital content segment.
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