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SAU:2081's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.02% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs SAU:2081: 3.69
During the past 12 months, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 32.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.80% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies was 32.10% per year. The lowest was 22.30% per year. And the median was 29.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (SAU:2081) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies PB Ratio Related Terms
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies 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.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies PB Ratio Chart
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies'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.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies's PB Ratio falls into.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies 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.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (SAU:2081) has a PB Ratio of 3.69 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 8.06. Over the past decade, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' PB Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 12.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies ranks #456 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' PB Ratio too high?
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' current PB Ratio of 3.69 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 8.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 12.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' value of 3.69 is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies ranks #456 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies ranks #456 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' value of 3.69 is 156.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 12.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.06 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.44, based on 501 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. Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies's current PB Ratio of 3.69 is 156.3% 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 Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies's current PB Ratio is 3.69, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 8.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (SAU:2081) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼199.32, compared to a current price of ﷼103.50 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.69, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 8.06 and 156.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.44. Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (SAU:2081), the current PB Ratio is 3.69 as of Jul. 28, 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 Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies (SAU:2081) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼103.50 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼199.32.
GuruFocus considers Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2081:
PB Ratio: 3.69 (54% below median its 10-year median of 8.06)
GF Value™: ﷼199.32 vs. price of ﷼103.50 (48.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#456 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2081 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies Business Description
Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies is engaged in contracting for buildings, roads, industrial, mechanical, marine and electrical works, cleaning of buildings and cities, operation and maintenance of medical centers, hospitals, airports, and waste disposal, and environmental pollution control. Its business consists of three business divisions: Water segment, Wastewater segment, and the Integrated water solutions segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Water Segment. The Water Segment of the company represents project and O&M services for Deep waterwalls, Water treatment plants, Water distribution networks, and Firework networks. Geographically, the company operates only in Saudi Arabia.
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