Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 46% Above Median

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SAU:4310 Knowledge Economic City SAU:4310
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Price ﷼20.42
GF Value ﷼46.95
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What is Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Knowledge Economic City SAU:4310 +4.72% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates SAU:4310 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼46.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,303 Real Estate companies, Knowledge Economic City ranks worse than 84.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Knowledge Economic City's current share price is ﷼20.42. Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼10.89. Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4310' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.29   Max: 1.89
Current: 1.89

During the past years, Knowledge Economic City's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.89. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.29.

SAU:4310's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.5% of 1303 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs SAU:4310: 1.89

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.

Knowledge Economic City's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼8.617. 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 ﷼10.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Knowledge Economic City  (SAU:4310) 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.


Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowledge Economic City'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.

Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Knowledge Economic City Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Knowledge Economic City 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 1.20 1.18 1.06 1.07 1.12

Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Knowledge Economic City'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.


Knowledge Economic City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Knowledge Economic City 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.

Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.42/10.89
=1.88

* 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.

Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Knowledge Economic City'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)
=8.617/333.9520*333.9520
=8.617

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Knowledge Economic City Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.220 241.428 12.753
201612 9.321 241.432 12.893
201703 9.301 243.801 12.740
201706 9.273 244.955 12.642
201709 9.239 246.819 12.501
201712 9.264 246.524 12.549
201803 9.224 249.554 12.344
201806 9.198 251.989 12.190
201809 9.161 252.439 12.119
201812 9.150 251.233 12.163
201903 9.208 254.202 12.097
201906 9.224 256.143 12.026
201909 9.208 256.759 11.976
201912 9.205 256.974 11.962
202003 9.189 258.115 11.889
202006 9.184 257.797 11.897
202009 9.143 260.280 11.731
202012 9.132 260.474 11.708
202103 9.118 264.877 11.496
202106 9.132 271.696 11.224
202109 9.124 274.310 11.108
202112 9.066 278.802 10.859
202203 9.046 287.504 10.507
202206 9.021 296.311 10.167
202209 9.034 296.808 10.165
202212 9.017 296.797 10.146
202303 8.970 301.836 9.924
202306 8.982 305.109 9.831
202309 8.967 307.789 9.729
202312 8.852 306.746 9.637
202403 8.844 312.332 9.456
202406 8.772 314.175 9.324
202409 8.714 315.301 9.229
202412 8.812 315.605 9.324
202503 8.750 319.799 9.137
202506 8.634 322.561 8.939
202509 8.720 324.800 8.966
202512 8.694 324.054 8.960
202603 8.647 330.213 8.745
202606 8.617 333.952 8.617

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 1.88 mean?
Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Sep. 09, 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 Knowledge Economic City and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Economic City ranks #1101 out of 1303 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Knowledge Economic City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.89. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67. Knowledge Economic City's value of 1.88 is 180.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Economic City ranks #1101 out of 1303 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knowledge Economic City has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Economic City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Knowledge Economic City ranks #1101 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Knowledge Economic City in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67. Knowledge Economic City's value of 1.88 is 180.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Knowledge Economic City's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Knowledge Economic City 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.67, based on 1,303 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. Knowledge Economic City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 180.6% 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 Knowledge Economic City and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Economic City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowledge Economic City stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼46.95, compared to a current price of ﷼20.42 — trading 56.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 180.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.67. Knowledge Economic City's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Sep. 09, 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 Knowledge Economic City (SAU:4310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Economic City stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼20.42 is trading 56.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼46.95. GuruFocus considers Knowledge Economic City to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4310:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (46% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: ﷼46.95 vs. price of ﷼20.42 (56.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 180.6% above the Real Estate median (#1101 of 1303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knowledge Economic City Business Description

Address Diwan Al Marefah, King Abdul Aziz Road, P.O. Box 43033, Almadinah Almonawara, Medina, SAU, 41561
Knowledge Economic City is engaged in developing real estate, economic cities, and other development projects including infrastructure, telecommunication networks, electricity plants, water treatment plants, and other works related to developing economic cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Company owns land parcels in Madinah Al-Munawarah and is the developer for transforming such land parcels into an economic city. The segments of the company are Real estate development and Investment, out of which Real estate development derives the maximum revenue for the company.
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