Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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SAU:4270 Saudi Printing & Packaging Co SAU:4270
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Price ﷼8.10
GF Value ﷼7.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Printing & Packaging Co SAU:4270 -1.34% 28 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates SAU:4270 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Business Services companies, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks better than 78.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current share price is ﷼8.10. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼12.26. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

SAU:4270' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1   Max: 2.12
Current: 0.66

During the past years, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.12. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.00.

SAU:4270's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.55% of 690 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs SAU:4270: 0.66

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 Printing & Packaging Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼0.570. 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 ﷼12.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi Printing & Packaging Co  (SAU:4270) 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 Printing & Packaging Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Printing & Packaging Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 0.88 0.83 0.66 0.54 0.60

SAU:4270 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Printing & Packaging Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.10/12.26
=0.66

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

For example, Saudi Printing & Packaging 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)
=0.57/333.9520*333.9520
=0.570

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.446 241.428 21.365
201612 14.895 241.432 20.603
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 14.412 244.955 19.648
201709 14.335 246.819 19.396
201712 13.688 246.524 18.542
201803 13.379 249.554 17.904
201806 13.323 251.989 17.656
201809 13.128 252.439 17.367
201812 12.585 251.233 16.729
201903 12.193 254.202 16.018
201906 11.979 256.143 15.618
201909 12.010 256.759 15.621
201912 12.065 256.974 15.679
202003 11.813 258.115 15.284
202006 11.840 257.797 15.338
202009 11.871 260.280 15.231
202012 11.712 260.474 15.016
202103 11.484 264.877 14.479
202106 11.221 271.696 13.792
202109 10.925 274.310 13.300
202112 10.696 278.802 12.812
202203 10.641 287.504 12.360
202206 10.656 296.311 12.010
202209 10.592 296.808 11.918
202212 10.632 296.797 11.963
202303 10.377 301.836 11.481
202306 10.041 305.109 10.990
202309 9.676 307.789 10.498
202312 8.357 306.746 9.098
202403 7.981 312.332 8.533
202406 6.796 314.175 7.224
202409 6.168 315.301 6.533
202412 4.690 315.605 4.963
202503 4.285 319.799 4.475
202506 3.765 322.561 3.898
202509 3.090 324.800 3.177
202512 0.205 324.054 0.211
202603 0.950 330.213 0.961
202606 0.570 333.952 0.570

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 0.66 mean?
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 30, 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 Printing & Packaging Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #148 out of 690 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.12. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 0.66 is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #148 out of 690 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co ranks #148 out of 690 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Printing & Packaging Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's value of 0.66 is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Saudi Printing & Packaging 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.52, based on 690 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 Printing & Packaging Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 56.6% 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 Printing & Packaging Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.36, compared to a current price of ﷼8.10 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 56.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.52. Saudi Printing & Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 30, 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 Printing & Packaging Co (SAU:4270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Printing & Packaging Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼8.10 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.36. GuruFocus considers Saudi Printing & Packaging Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4270:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: ﷼7.36 vs. price of ﷼8.10 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.6% below the Business Services median (#148 of 690)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Printing & Packaging Co Business Description

Address King Abdulaziz Branch Road, PO Box 12282, Al Muruj District, Riyadh, SAU, 12282
Saudi Printing & Packaging Co is a printing house in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The business activity of the group is operated in three segments, namely Printing, Packaging, and Other. The Printing segment includes printing works, related tools, and required raw materials. The Packaging segment comprises of printing works on plastic and commercial posters in addition to the manufacture of plastic products. The Other Segment includes the headquarters, management activities, investment activities and others. The majority of the revenue derives from the Packaging segment. Geographically, the company derives revenue from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Others.
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