Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. (2350) Stock Recommendation | Score, Valuation, Technicals & Financial Trend

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Comparison

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Score

Quality

Valuation

Financial

Technical

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.

Why is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. ?

Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength with an average Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 2.33%

Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 2.21% and Operating profit at -214.73% over the last 5 years
High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times

Flat results in Jun 25

OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y) Lowest at SAR 690.9 MM
ROCE(HY) Lowest at -19.81%
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y) Grown by 130.53% (YoY)

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 -29.39%, its profits have fallen by -14.4%

Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years

Along with generating -29.39% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed Saudi Arabia All Share TASI in each of the last 3 annual periods

Real-Time Research Report

Verdict Report

How much should you sell?

All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses

(If sector exposure > 30%, please use optimiser tool to see which are the best stocks to hold in Specialty Chemicals)

When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data

Is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. for you?

Medium Risk, Low Return

Absolute

Risk Adjusted

Volatility

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.

-29.49%

-1.37

29.65%

Saudi Arabia All Share TASI

-12.63%

-0.89

14.47%

Quality

Management Risk

Growth

Capital Structure

Quality grade scale :

Below Average, Average, Good, Excellent

Quality key factors

Factor

Value

Sales Growth (5y)

2.21%

EBIT Growth (5y)

-214.73%

EBIT to Interest (avg)

0.74

Debt to EBITDA (avg)

7.32

Net Debt to Equity (avg)

0.79

Sales to Capital Employed (avg)

0.40

Tax Ratio

0.20%

Dividend Payout Ratio

Pledged Shares

Institutional Holding

ROCE (avg)

2.33%

ROE (avg)

2.82%

Valuation

Valuation Scorecard

Valuation grade scale :

Very Risky, Risky, Very Expensive, Expensive, Fair, Attractive, Very Attractive

Valuation Key Factors

Factor

Value

P/E Ratio

NA (Loss Making)

Industry P/E

Price to Book Value

0.90

EV to EBIT

-10.93

EV to EBITDA

22.38

EV to Capital Employed

0.95

EV to Sales

1.99

PEG Ratio

Dividend Yield

ROCE (Latest)

-8.65%

ROE (Latest)

-22.34%

Technicals

Technical key factors

Indicator

Weekly

Monthly

MACD

Bearish

Mildly Bullish

RSI

No Signal

Bollinger Bands

Bearish

Moving Averages

Mildly Bullish (Daily)

KST

Mildly Bearish

Mildly Bullish

Dow Theory

Mildly Bearish

OBV

Mildly Bearish

Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish Turned

Technical Movement

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Financial Trend

Financial Trend Scorecard

Financial Trend scale:

Very Negative, Negative, Flat, Positive, Very Positive, Outstanding

3What is working for the Company

NET PROFIT(HY)

Higher at SAR -1,304.74 MM

DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)

Highest at 3.89%

-11What is not working for the Company

OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)

Lowest at SAR 690.9 MM

ROCE(HY)

Lowest at -19.81%

RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)

Grown by 130.53% (YoY

CASH AND EQV(HY)

Lowest at SAR 1,142.41 MM

DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY)

Highest at 85.73 %

INTEREST(Q)

Highest at SAR 191.79 MM

Here's what is working for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.

Net Profit

Higher at SAR -1,304.74 MM

than preceding 12 month period ended Jun 2025

MOJO Watch

In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months

Net Profit (SAR MM)

Debtors Turnover Ratio

Highest at 3.89%

in the last five Semi-Annual periods

MOJO Watch

Company has been able to sell its Debtors faster

Debtors Turnover Ratio

Here's what is not working for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.

Operating Cash Flow

Lowest at SAR 690.9 MM and Fallen

In each year in the last three years

MOJO Watch

The company's cash revenues from business operations are falling

Operating Cash Flows (SAR MM)

Interest

At SAR 191.79 MM has Grown at 48.14%

period on period (QoQ)

MOJO Watch

Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings

Interest Paid (SAR MM)

Interest

Highest at SAR 191.79 MM

in the last five periods and Increased by 48.14% (QoQ)

MOJO Watch

Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings

Interest Paid (SAR MM)

Cash and Eqv

Lowest at SAR 1,142.41 MM

in the last six Semi-Annual periods

MOJO Watch

Short Term liquidity is deteriorating

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Debt-Equity Ratio

Highest at 85.73 %

in the last five Semi-Annual periods

MOJO Watch

The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed

Debt-Equity Ratio

Raw Material Cost

Grown by 130.53% (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