Why is Saudi Electricity Co. ?
1
Poor Management Efficiency with a low ROCE of 3.78%
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Capital Employed (avg) of 3.78% signifying low profitability per unit of total capital (equity and debt)
2
High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
- Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 9.12% and Operating profit at 34.52% over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Equity (avg) of 4.95% signifying low profitability per unit of shareholders funds
3
Flat results in Sep 25
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at -2.86%
- DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY) Highest at 422.12 %
- RAW MATERIAL COST(Y) Grown by 22.78% (YoY)
4
Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of -18.99%, its profits have fallen by -122.1%
5
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -18.99% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed Saudi Arabia All Share TASI in each of the last 3 annual periods
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Saudi Electricity Co. for you?
Low Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Saudi Electricity Co.
-19.46%
-0.99
18.67%
Saudi Arabia All Share TASI
-11.13%
-0.71
15.65%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
9.12%
EBIT Growth (5y)
34.52%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
4.06
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
8.62
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
3.96
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.21
Tax Ratio
2.72%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
3.78%
ROE (avg)
4.95%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.76
EV to EBIT
32.44
EV to EBITDA
12.08
EV to Capital Employed
0.95
EV to Sales
4.26
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
2.94%
ROE (Latest)
-0.70%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
Technical Movement
7What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at SAR 40,126.99 MM
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at SAR 6,587.74 MM
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 25.44 times
NET SALES(Q)
Highest at SAR 31,047.18 MM
-9What is not working for the Company
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -2.86%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at 422.12 %
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 22.78% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at SAR 2,887.47 MM
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at SAR 1,492.63 MM
Here's what is working for Saudi Electricity Co.
Net Profit
Higher at SAR 6,587.74 MM
than preceding 12 month period ended Sep 2025MOJO Watch
In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months
Net Profit (SAR MM)
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at SAR 40,126.99 MM
in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (SAR MM)
Net Sales
Highest at SAR 31,047.18 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is positive
Net Sales (SAR MM)
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Highest at 25.44 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its inventory faster
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for Saudi Electricity Co.
Interest
At SAR 1,492.63 MM has Grown at 22.07%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (SAR MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at 422.12 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Interest
Highest at SAR 1,492.63 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 22.07% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (SAR MM)
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at SAR 2,887.47 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 22.78% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






