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Alkhaleej Training and Education CoSAU:4290 -0.35%66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates SAU:4290 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼30.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 164 Education companies, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks better than 64.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4290'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.45 Max: 2.48
Current: 0.78
During the past years, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.48. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.45.
SAU:4290's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 64.02% of 164
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.22
vs SAU:4290: 0.78
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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼4.146. 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 ﷼17.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
SAU:4290 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.
* 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.
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 0.79 mean?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 12, 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #59 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 2.48. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 0.79 is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #59 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #59 out of 164 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Alkhaleej Training and Education Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 0.79 is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 PS Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.22, based on 164 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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 is 35.2% 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 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼30.71, compared to a current price of ﷼14.13 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 35.2% below the Education industry median of 1.22. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 12, 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼14.13 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼30.71.
GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.79 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: ﷼30.71 vs. price of ﷼14.13 (54% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Education median (#59 of 164)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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