Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.91 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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SAU:4040 Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040
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GF Value ﷼25.06
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What is Saudi Public Transport Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040 +3.50% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates SAU:4040 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼25.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks better than 52.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Saudi Public Transport Co's current share price is ﷼12.14. Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼13.35. Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

SAU:4040' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.57   Max: 2.83
Current: 0.85

During the past years, Saudi Public Transport Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.83. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.57.

SAU:4040's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.29% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs SAU:4040: 0.85

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.

Saudi Public Transport Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼2.966. 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 ﷼13.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Saudi Public Transport Co  (SAU:4040) 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.


Saudi Public Transport Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Saudi Public Transport Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Public Transport 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.

Saudi Public Transport Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Saudi Public Transport Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 1.41 1.73 1.66 0.73

Saudi Public Transport 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 PS 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 1.40 1.11 1.05 0.73 0.81

SAU:4040 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Saudi Public Transport 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.


Saudi Public Transport Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saudi Public Transport 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.

Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=12.14/13.35
=0.91

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

For example, Saudi Public Transport 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)
=2.966/330.2130*330.2130
=2.966

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Saudi Public Transport Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.400 241.018 3.288
201609 3.013 241.428 4.121
201612 1.879 241.432 2.570
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 3.086 246.819 4.129
201712 1.751 246.524 2.345
201803 1.873 249.554 2.478
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 3.724 252.439 4.871
201812 3.398 251.233 4.466
201903 3.288 254.202 4.271
201906 3.254 256.143 4.195
201909 3.898 256.759 5.013
201912 3.021 256.974 3.882
202003 3.362 258.115 4.301
202006 0.983 257.797 1.259
202009 2.518 260.280 3.195
202012 2.493 260.474 3.160
202103 1.698 264.877 2.117
202106 1.972 271.696 2.397
202109 1.773 274.310 2.134
202112 2.247 278.802 2.661
202203 2.539 287.504 2.916
202206 3.144 296.311 3.504
202209 2.625 296.808 2.920
202212 2.759 296.797 3.070
202303 2.493 301.836 2.727
202306 3.634 305.109 3.933
202309 3.421 307.789 3.670
202312 2.977 306.746 3.205
202403 2.451 312.332 2.591
202406 3.346 314.175 3.517
202409 3.298 315.301 3.454
202412 1.901 315.605 1.989
202503 2.667 319.799 2.754
202506 3.994 322.561 4.089
202509 3.367 324.800 3.423
202512 5.808 324.054 5.918
202603 2.966 330.213 2.966

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 0.91 mean?
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 07, 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #364 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.91 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.83. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 0.91 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #364 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #364 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Saudi Public Transport Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 0.91 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Public Transport Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Saudi Public Transport 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 763 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. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.91 is 1.1% 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 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼25.06, compared to a current price of ﷼12.14 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 1.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 07, 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 Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼12.14 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼25.06. GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.91 (42% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: ﷼25.06 vs. price of ﷼12.14 (51.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.1% above the Transportation median (#364 of 763)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Public Transport Co Business Description

Address Al-Takhasusi Street, Building No. 7995, P.O. Box 10667, Al-Nakheel neighborhood, Riyadh, SAU, 11443
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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