Fourth Milling Company — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Food Processing & Milling

Strategic Profile

Established following the 2017 privatization of the Public Authority for Food Security, Fourth Milling is one of the leading milling companies in Saudi Arabia, specializing in flour production and high-quality animal feed. The company owns FOOM, the largest and most well-known household flour brand in Saudi Arabia.

Cyborg Score Rationale

2024 revenue reached 629.03 million SAR (up 12.71% year-over-year) with earnings of 170.93 million SAR (up 19.69%). The company commands market leadership through strong brand recognition and geographic diversification. Recent IPO success demonstrates investor confidence.

Top Insights

  • Recently transitioned to public markets via October 2024 IPO, raising significant capital for growth
  • Strong dividend profile with 5.47% yield and semi-annual payouts demonstrates cash generation
  • Dominant market position through FOOM brand recognition and multi-region factory footprint
  • Critical role in Saudi Arabia food security alongside essential commodity exposure

Named Competitors

  • Flour Milling — Saudi flour and grain milling competitor
  • Animal Feed — Alternative animal feed producer

Recent Developments

  • (October 2024) IPO on Tadawul at SAR 5.30 per share, achieving SAR 2.862 billion market cap
  • (2024) Strong revenue growth of 12.71% to 629.03 million SAR with 19.69% earnings growth

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