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Saudi Top for Trading CoSAU:9552 -1.41%53 PB Ratio is 5.44 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates SAU:9552 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks worse than 86.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Top for Trading Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9552'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 4.15 Max: 7.7
Current: 4.69
During the past 5 years, Saudi Top for Trading Co's highest PB Ratio was 7.70. The lowest was 3.33. And the median was 4.15.
SAU:9552's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 86.56% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs SAU:9552: 4.69
During the past 12 months, Saudi Top for Trading Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Top for Trading Co was 4.10% per year. The lowest was -5.50% per year. And the median was -0.70% 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.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Top for Trading 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 Top for Trading Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Top for Trading Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Top for Trading 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 Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) has a PB Ratio of 5.44 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Saudi Top for Trading Co and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Saudi Top for Trading Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #1365 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Saudi Top for Trading Co's PB Ratio too high?
Saudi Top for Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 5.44 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 7.70. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Saudi Top for Trading Co's value of 5.44 is 216.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #1365 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Top for Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Top for Trading Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #1365 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This places Saudi Top for Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Saudi Top for Trading Co's value of 5.44 is 216.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Top for Trading Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 7.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Saudi Top for Trading 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 1.72, based on 1,577 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 Top for Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 5.44 is 216.3% 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 Top for Trading Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Top for Trading Co's current PB Ratio is 5.44, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Top for Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.63, compared to a current price of ﷼9.80 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.44, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 216.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Saudi Top for Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552), the current PB Ratio is 5.44 as of Aug. 07, 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 Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Top for Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼9.80 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.63.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Top for Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9552:
PB Ratio: 5.44 (31% above median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: ﷼7.63 vs. price of ﷼9.80 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.3% above the Chemicals median (#1365 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9552 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Top for Trading Co is engaged in the plastic raw materials business as a trading company or manufacturer and also an authorized distributor for petrochemical-producing companies. The companies product portfolio includes Polyethylene WAX, Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Styrenics, Polypropylene Rubber, and Engineering Polymers. It has two segments: Trading and Industrial.
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