Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries (SAU:9605) PB Ratio: 1.54 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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SAU:9605 Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries SAU:9605
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What is Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries PB Ratio?

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries SAU:9605 14 PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates SAU:9605 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries ranks better than 52.82% 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 (2026-08-08), Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's share price is ﷼2.86. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼1.86. Hence, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's PB Ratio of today is 1.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9605' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 2.06   Max: 4.77
Current: 1.62

During the past 3 years, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's highest PB Ratio was 4.77. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.06.

SAU:9605's PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.82% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.72 vs SAU:9605: 1.62

During the past 12 months, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries  (SAU:9605) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries PB Ratio Related Terms


Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries'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.

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries PB Ratio Chart

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
0.00 2.56 1.55

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 2.00 2.56 2.07 1.55

SAU:9605 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries'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.


Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's PB Ratio falls into.


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Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries 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.

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=2.86/1.858
=1.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.54 mean?
Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries (SAU:9605) has a PB Ratio of 1.54 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 4.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries ranks #744 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' PB Ratio too high?
Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' current PB Ratio of 1.54 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 4.77. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' value of 1.54 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries ranks #744 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries ranks #744 out of 1577 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.72. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' value of 1.54 is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 4.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries has consistently been below 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. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio of 1.54 is 10.5% below 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 Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries 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. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries's current PB Ratio is 1.54, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries (SAU:9605) has a current PB Ratio of 1.54. The current PB Ratio is 1.54, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 10.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries (SAU:9605), the current PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries Business Description

Address Northern Ring Road, Al Wadi District, Riyadh, SAU
Neft Alsharq Co For Chemical Industries is engaged in the wholesale of liquid fuels, crude petroleum, and petroleum refinery products, as well as the production and wholesale of lubricating oils for equipment and engines.
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