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SAU:2290'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.96 Max: 3.26
Current: 1.68
During the past 13 years, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.26. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.96.
SAU:2290's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.43% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs SAU:2290: 1.68
During the past 12 months, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co was 31.70% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 2.35% 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co PB 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Yanbu National Petrochemicals 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) has a PB Ratio of 1.70 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #810 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's PB Ratio too high?
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current PB Ratio of 1.70 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 3.26. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 1.70 is 4.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #810 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #810 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 1.70 is 4.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Yanbu National Petrochemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.62, based on 1,575 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. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current PB Ratio of 1.70 is 4.9% 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼37.93, compared to a current price of ﷼30.70 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 4.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.62. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290), the current PB Ratio is 1.70 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼30.70 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼37.93.
GuruFocus considers Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2290:
PB Ratio: 1.70 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: ﷼37.93 vs. price of ﷼30.70 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% above the Chemicals median (#810 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co is engaged in the manufacturing of petrochemical products. It focuses on producing ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol, low leaner density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, MTBE, butene and BTX . The company generates revenue from the sale of its petrochemical products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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