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Saudi Cement CoSAU:3030 -1.05%81 PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates SAU:3030 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Saudi Cement Co ranks worse than 70.35% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-02), Saudi Cement Co's share price is ﷼28.40. Saudi Cement Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼15.16. Hence, Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.87.
Good Sign:
Saudi Cement Co stock PB Ratio (=1.95) is close to 10-year low of 1.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3030'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 3.18 Max: 4.86
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, Saudi Cement Co's highest PB Ratio was 4.86. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 3.18.
SAU:3030's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.35% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs SAU:3030: 1.89
During the past 12 months, Saudi Cement Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% 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 Saudi Cement Co was 8.20% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was -1.60% 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 Cement Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Cement Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Cement 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 Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Cement 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 Cement Co PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Cement 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.
Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030) has a PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Saudi Cement Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 3.18. Over the past decade, Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #280 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 4.86. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Saudi Cement Co's value of 1.87 is 62.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #280 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Cement Co's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #280 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places Saudi Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.15. Saudi Cement Co's value of 1.87 is 62.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Cement Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 4.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Saudi Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.15, based on 398 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 Cement Co's current PB Ratio of 1.87 is 62.6% 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 Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Cement Co's current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.89, compared to a current price of ﷼28.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 62.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. Saudi Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030), the current PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Aug. 02, 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼28.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.89.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3030:
PB Ratio: 1.87 (41% below median its 10-year median of 3.18)
GF Value™: ﷼44.89 vs. price of ﷼28.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% above the Building Materials median (#280 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and its related products. Its products are Cement Clinker, Sulfate Resistant Cement, and Ordinary Portland Cement used for highways, bridges, airports, seaports, railways, metros, and numerous housing and commercial projects. It operates in two geographic segments: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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