Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8060) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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SAU:8060 Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8060
62 GF Score
Price ﷼11.49
GF Value ﷼10.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8060 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates SAU:8060 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co ranks better than 72.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's current share price is ﷼11.49. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼12.82. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

SAU:8060' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.4   Max: 2.46
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.46. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.40.

SAU:8060's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.29% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs SAU:8060: 0.90

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.

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼13.217. 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 ﷼12.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co  (SAU:8060) 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.


Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walaa Cooperative Insurance 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.

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.70 1.45 0.99 0.82 0.74

SAU:8060 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Walaa Cooperative Insurance 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.


Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Walaa Cooperative Insurance 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.

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.49/12.82
=0.90

* 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.

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.217/330.2130*330.2130
=13.217

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.810 241.018 7.960
201609 6.239 241.428 8.533
201612 6.897 241.432 9.433
201703 7.364 243.801 9.974
201706 7.932 244.955 10.693
201709 8.652 246.819 11.575
201712 9.014 246.524 12.074
201803 9.714 249.554 12.854
201806 10.301 251.989 13.499
201809 11.613 252.439 15.191
201812 10.588 251.233 13.917
201903 11.077 254.202 14.389
201906 10.056 256.143 12.964
201909 10.087 256.759 12.973
201912 10.556 256.974 13.565
202003 10.154 258.115 12.990
202006 10.691 257.797 13.694
202009 11.398 260.280 14.460
202012 11.839 260.474 15.009
202103 11.546 264.877 14.394
202106 11.766 271.696 14.300
202109 11.235 274.310 13.525
202112 11.447 278.802 13.558
202203 10.106 287.504 11.607
202206 9.930 296.311 11.066
202209 9.734 296.808 10.830
202212 10.975 296.797 12.211
202303 11.214 301.836 12.268
202306 11.594 305.109 12.548
202309 11.985 307.789 12.858
202312 12.470 306.746 13.424
202403 12.861 312.332 13.597
202406 13.102 314.175 13.771
202409 13.299 315.301 13.928
202412 14.300 315.605 14.962
202503 13.806 319.799 14.256
202506 13.419 322.561 13.737
202509 13.343 324.800 13.565
202512 13.090 324.054 13.339
202603 13.217 330.213 13.217

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 0.90 mean?
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8060) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Aug. 16, 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 Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #115 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.46. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's value of 0.90 is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #115 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #115 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's value of 0.90 is 36.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Walaa Cooperative Insurance 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 415 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. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 36.2% 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 Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8060) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.20, compared to a current price of ﷼11.49 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 36.2% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8060), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 16, 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 Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8060) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼11.49 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.20. GuruFocus considers Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:8060:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: ﷼10.20 vs. price of ﷼11.49 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% below the Insurance median (#115 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:8060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co Business Description

Address 4513, Adh Dhahran Al Khubar Al Janubiyah, Unit No: 8, Al-Khobar, SAU, 34621-8615
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co is an insurance and reinsurance company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in providing insurance coverage in the areas of medical, motor, marine, fire, engineering, energy, aviation, casualty insurance and protection & savings both linked and non-linked. The company classifies its reportable segments based on various types of insurance products it offers, which include Medical, Motor, Property, Engineering, Energy, Protection and savings, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Motor insurance segment, which provides coverage for vehicle insurance. Geographically, the company principally operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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