Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.34 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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SAU:2280 Almarai Co SAU:2280
84 GF Score
Price ﷼47.24
GF Value ﷼62.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Almarai Co SAU:2280 -2.56% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates SAU:2280 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,448 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Almarai Co ranks worse than 81.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Almarai Co's current share price is ﷼47.24. Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼20.18. Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

SAU:2280' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 3.22   Max: 4.41
Current: 2.34

During the past years, Almarai Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.41. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 3.22.

SAU:2280's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.42% of 1448 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs SAU:2280: 2.34

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Almarai Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼6.160. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ﷼20.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Almarai Co  (SAU:2280) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Almarai Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Almarai Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:2280 vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Almarai Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=47.24/20.18
=2.34

* 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.

Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Almarai Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.16/330.2130*330.2130
=6.160

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Almarai Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 3.926 241.018 5.379
201609 3.530 241.428 4.828
201612 3.509 241.432 4.799
201703 3.384 243.801 4.583
201706 3.760 244.955 5.069
201709 3.373 246.819 4.513
201712 3.419 246.524 4.580
201803 3.232 249.554 4.277
201806 3.672 251.989 4.812
201809 3.317 252.439 4.339
201812 3.381 251.233 4.444
201903 3.309 254.202 4.298
201906 3.767 256.143 4.856
201909 3.573 256.759 4.595
201912 3.704 256.974 4.760
202003 3.592 258.115 4.595
202006 4.082 257.797 5.229
202009 3.863 260.280 4.901
202012 3.820 260.474 4.843
202103 3.645 264.877 4.544
202106 4.006 271.696 4.869
202109 3.942 274.310 4.745
202112 4.257 278.802 5.042
202203 4.503 287.504 5.172
202206 4.610 296.311 5.137
202209 4.769 296.808 5.306
202212 4.839 296.797 5.384
202303 5.067 301.836 5.543
202306 4.792 305.109 5.186
202309 4.797 307.789 5.146
202312 4.920 306.746 5.296
202403 5.459 312.332 5.772
202406 5.155 314.175 5.418
202409 5.209 315.301 5.455
202412 5.157 315.605 5.396
202503 5.767 319.799 5.955
202506 5.288 322.561 5.413
202509 5.553 324.800 5.646
202512 5.457 324.054 5.561
202603 6.160 330.213 6.160

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.34 mean?
Almarai Co (SAU:2280) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Almarai Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Almarai Co ranks #1179 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Almarai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 4.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Almarai Co's value of 2.34 is 207.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Almarai Co ranks #1179 out of 1448 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Almarai Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almarai Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Almarai Co ranks #1179 out of 1448 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Almarai Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. Almarai Co's value of 2.34 is 207.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Almarai Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 4.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Almarai 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Almarai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.34 is 207.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Almarai Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Almarai Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almarai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co (SAU:2280) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.76, compared to a current price of ﷼47.24 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 207.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. Almarai Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Almarai Co (SAU:2280), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼47.24 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.76. GuruFocus considers Almarai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2280:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.34 (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
  • GF Value™: ﷼62.76 vs. price of ﷼47.24 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1179 of 1448)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Almarai Co Business Description

Address Exit 7, North Ring Road, Al Izdihar District, P.O. Box 8524, Riyadh, SAU, 11492
Almarai Co is a manufacturer and distributor of quality food and beverages. Its product portfolio includes dairy products, juices, bakery items, poultry, and infant formula under the brands Almarai, Joosy Life, Beyti, Teeba, L'usine, 7days, Alyoum, and AlBashayer. Its segments include Dairy and Juice, covering milk, dairy, fruit juice, ice cream processing, and distribution; Bakery, covering the manufacturing and distribution of bakery products; Poultry, covering poultry products; and Other Activities, including arable farming, horticulture, infant nutrition, seafood, value-added meat products, and water. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Dairy and Juice segment, with the maximum revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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