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Middle East Paper CoSAU:1202 +0.06%80 Median PS Value is ﷼21.15 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates SAU:1202 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Forest Products companies, Middle East Paper Co ranks better than 58.57% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Paper Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1202'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.09 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Middle East Paper Co was 1.28. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.09.
SAU:1202's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 58.57% of 210
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.89
vs SAU:1202: 0.79
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Middle East Paper Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
16.81
/
21.15
=
0.79
* 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.
Middle East Paper Co Median PS Value Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co's Median PS Value 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Middle East Paper Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.7527.
Middle East Paper Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼12.067.
* 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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Median PS Value of ﷼21.15 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. This is 1840% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Middle East Paper Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.79 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #87 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Median PS Value too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Median PS Value of ﷼21.15 is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.28. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #87 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's Median PS Value compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #87 out of 210 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Middle East Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.89. Historically, Middle East Paper Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.79 to 1.28 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Forest Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Forest Products companies is 0.89, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Paper Co's current Median PS Value is ﷼21.15, which is 1840% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.85, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is ﷼21.15, which is 1840% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Median PS Value is ﷼21.15 as of Jul. 18, 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.85.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
Median PS Value: ﷼21.15 (1840% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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