Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:7010 Saudi Telecom Co SAU:7010
89 GF Score
Price ﷼43.58
GF Value ﷼44.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saudi Telecom Co SAU:7010 -0.05% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates SAU:7010 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, Saudi Telecom Co ranks worse than 64.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Saudi Telecom Co's current share price is ﷼43.58. Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼16.83. Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.59.

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

SAU:7010' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 2.74   Max: 4.18
Current: 2.59

During the past years, Saudi Telecom Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.18. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 2.74.

SAU:7010's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.83% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.785 vs SAU:7010: 2.59

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 Telecom Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼17.021. 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 ﷼16.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saudi Telecom Co  (SAU:7010) 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 Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

Saudi Telecom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Saudi Telecom Co Quarterly Data
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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 2.62 2.70 2.64 2.56 2.57

SAU:7010 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Saudi Telecom 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 Telecom Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.58/16.83
=2.59

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

For example, Saudi Telecom 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)
=17.021/333.9520*333.9520
=17.021

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Saudi Telecom Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.896 241.428 16.455
201612 12.137 241.432 16.788
201703 12.113 243.801 16.592
201706 12.209 244.955 16.645
201709 12.334 246.819 16.688
201712 12.572 246.524 17.031
201803 12.694 249.554 16.987
201806 12.761 251.989 16.912
201809 12.872 252.439 17.028
201812 13.103 251.233 17.417
201903 13.673 254.202 17.963
201906 12.506 256.143 16.305
201909 12.244 256.759 15.925
201912 12.353 256.974 16.053
202003 12.574 258.115 16.268
202006 12.596 257.797 16.317
202009 12.744 260.280 16.351
202012 12.808 260.474 16.421
202103 13.033 264.877 16.432
202106 12.802 271.696 15.735
202109 13.720 274.310 16.703
202112 13.874 278.802 16.618
202203 14.093 287.504 16.370
202206 14.378 296.311 16.204
202209 14.687 296.808 16.525
202212 14.752 296.797 16.599
202303 14.980 301.836 16.574
202306 15.146 305.109 16.578
202309 15.817 307.789 17.161
202312 15.846 306.746 17.251
202403 16.138 312.332 17.255
202406 15.320 314.175 16.284
202409 15.898 315.301 16.838
202412 17.930 315.605 18.972
202503 18.262 319.799 19.070
202506 16.574 322.561 17.159
202509 16.824 324.800 17.298
202512 16.717 324.054 17.228
202603 16.983 330.213 17.175
202606 17.021 333.952 17.021

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 2.59 mean?
Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 as of Aug. 14, 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 Telecom Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #188 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is near median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 4.18. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Saudi Telecom Co's value of 2.59 is 45.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #188 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Telecom Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Telecom Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Telecom Co ranks #188 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Saudi Telecom Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Saudi Telecom Co's value of 2.59 is 45.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Telecom Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 4.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Saudi Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.79, based on 290 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 Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 45.1% 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 Telecom Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Telecom Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Telecom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Telecom Co (SAU:7010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.17, compared to a current price of ﷼43.58 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 45.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. Saudi Telecom Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Telecom Co (SAU:7010), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 14, 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 Telecom Co (SAU:7010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Telecom Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼43.58 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.17. GuruFocus considers Saudi Telecom Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:7010:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (near median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: ﷼44.17 vs. price of ﷼43.58 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#188 of 290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Telecom Co Business Description

Address King Abdulaziz Complex, Imam Mohammed Bin Saud Street, Al Mursalat Area, Riyadh, SAU, 11652
Saudi Telecom Co offers telecommunications, information and media services that establish, manage, operates and maintains fixed and mobile telecommunication networks and systems to customers. The company manufactures and markets devices, equipment, and components of different telecommunication networks including fixed, moving and special networks, and computer programs and the other intellectual properties. It is also engaged in real estate investment activities. The company principally earns its revenue from airtime usage, messaging, data services, interconnect fees, connection fees and device sales. Its reportable segments include: stc; Channels; Solutions; stc Kuwait; stc Bahrain; Center 3; STC Bank; Sirar; Specialized; iot2; and Other operating segments.
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