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Saudi Chemical CoSAU:2230 +0.12%81 PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks worse than 65.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2230'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.67 Max: 5.09
Current: 2.77
During the past 13 years, Saudi Chemical Co's highest PB Ratio was 5.09. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.67.
SAU:2230's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 65.91% of 921
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs SAU:2230: 2.77
During the past 12 months, Saudi Chemical Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Chemical Co was 14.60% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Saudi Chemical Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Chemical Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical Co's PB 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 Chemical Co PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a PB Ratio of 2.77 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Saudi Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #607 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 2.77 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 5.09. The Drug Manufacturers industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 2.77 is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #607 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Chemical Co's PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #607 out of 921 companies for PB Ratio. This places Saudi Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 2.77 is 47.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Chemical Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 5.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Saudi Chemical 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 PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.88, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Chemical Co's current PB Ratio of 2.77 is 47.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Saudi Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.67, compared to a current price of ﷼8.11 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.77, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 47.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.88. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Aug. 01, 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼8.11 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.67.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:
PB Ratio: 2.77 (66% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: ﷼8.67 vs. price of ﷼8.11 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#607 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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