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Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE 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 Arabian Oil Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
26.67
11.75
16.98
16.52
Saudi Arabian Oil Co Quarterly Data
2020-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
26.67
11.75
16.98
16.46
15.88
16.08
16.52
18.58
SAU:2222 vs XOM, CVX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Arabian Oil Co Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.43 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #316 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.43. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.44. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 13.43 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #316 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #316 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.44. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 13.43 is 17.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 11.44, based on 546 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.43 is 17.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.16, compared to a current price of ﷼26.14 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.43 and 17.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.44. Saudi Arabian Oil 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.43 as of Aug. 31, 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 Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.14 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.16.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.43
GF Value™: ﷼28.16 vs. price of ﷼26.14 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#316 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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