Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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SAU:4290 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290
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What is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290 -1.94% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates SAU:4290 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Education companies, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks worse than 53.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current share price is ﷼12.64. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼12.22. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4290' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 2.04   Max: 3.44
Current: 1.17

During the past years, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.44. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 2.04.

SAU:4290's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.69% of 149 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs SAU:4290: 1.17

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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼8.976. 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 ﷼12.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co  (SAU:4290) 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.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 2.09 2.14 1.58 1.27 1.24

SAU:4290 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.64/12.223
=1.03

* 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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)
=8.976/333.9520*333.9520
=8.976

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 9.645 241.432 13.341
201703 9.749 243.801 13.354
201706 9.557 244.955 13.029
201709 9.894 246.819 13.387
201712 9.983 246.524 13.523
201803 10.291 249.554 13.771
201806 9.550 251.989 12.656
201809 9.868 252.439 13.054
201812 10.026 251.233 13.327
201903 10.183 254.202 13.378
201906 10.138 256.143 13.218
201909 10.388 256.759 13.511
201912 11.040 256.974 14.347
202003 10.823 258.115 14.003
202006 10.724 257.797 13.892
202009 11.668 260.280 14.971
202012 10.756 260.474 13.790
202103 10.923 264.877 13.772
202106 11.609 271.696 14.269
202109 12.087 274.310 14.715
202112 11.391 278.802 13.644
202203 12.787 287.504 14.853
202206 12.125 296.311 13.665
202209 12.824 296.808 14.429
202212 9.347 296.797 10.517
202303 11.134 301.836 12.319
202306 10.777 305.109 11.796
202309 10.537 307.789 11.433
202312 7.766 306.746 8.455
202403 8.565 312.332 9.158
202406 8.453 314.175 8.985
202409 9.197 315.301 9.741
202412 8.646 315.605 9.149
202503 8.830 319.799 9.221
202506 9.059 322.561 9.379
202509 9.482 324.800 9.749
202512 8.727 324.054 8.994
202603 8.832 330.213 8.932
202606 8.976 333.952 8.976

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 1.03 mean?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Sep. 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #80 out of 149 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 3.44. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 1.03 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #80 out of 149 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #80 out of 149 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alkhaleej Training and Education Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 1.03 is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.09, based on 149 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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 5.5% 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.98, compared to a current price of ﷼12.64 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 5.5% below the Education industry median of 1.09. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Sep. 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼12.64 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.98. GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.98 vs. price of ﷼12.64 (56.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.5% below the Education median (#80 of 149)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Business Description

Address Olaya Main Road, Building No. 8480, Unit No. 5, Wadi Al-Thumamah, Behind Jarir Bookstore, Olaya, Riyadh, SAU, 12213
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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