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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 -2.90%56 PB Ratio is 5.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks worse than 89.37% on this metric.
Academy of Learning Co stock PB Ratio (=5.77) is close to 3-year low of 5.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Academy of Learning Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9541'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.53 Med: 8.35 Max: 13.08
Current: 5.71
During the past 3 years, Academy of Learning Co's highest PB Ratio was 13.08. The lowest was 3.53. And the median was 8.35.
SAU:9541's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 89.37% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs SAU:9541: 5.71
During the past 12 months, Academy of Learning Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 41.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Academy of Learning Co was 9.70% per year. The lowest was 9.70% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) 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.
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a PB Ratio of 5.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 13.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #227 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's PB Ratio too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current PB Ratio of 5.71 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.53 to a high of 13.08. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Academy of Learning Co's value of 5.71 is 305% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #227 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #227 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This places Academy of Learning Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.41. Academy of Learning Co's value of 5.71 is 305% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.53 to 13.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Academy of Learning 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 an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.41, based on 254 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. Academy of Learning Co's current PB Ratio of 5.71 is 305% 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current PB Ratio is 5.71, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy of Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.00, compared to a current price of ﷼6.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.71, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 305% above the Education industry median of 1.41. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current PB Ratio is 5.71 as of Jul. 17, 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.00.
GuruFocus considers Academy of Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9541:
PB Ratio: 5.71 (32% below median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: ﷼15.00 vs. price of ﷼6.70 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 305% above the Education median (#227 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy of Learning Co operates in the education and training sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has education and training institutes in various regions, preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience through accredited diploma programs. The main activities are represented in the wholesale of computers and its accessories, including (the selling of printers and its inks), integrated administrative services activities for offices and higher institutes for electronic training. It provides educational services and operates solely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with no geographical sector.
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