Naqi Water Company — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution (Water Bottling, Soft Drinks, Juices)

Strategic Profile

The company maintains a diversified business model extending beyond water bottling into beverages wholesale, retail distribution, and complementary sectors including livestock breeding and transportation. Naqi emphasizes continuous R&D to deliver quality products at competitive prices, positioning itself as a steady growth player in Saudi Arabia's essential consumer goods market.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Naqi demonstrates stable market presence with leading sector positioning and reasonable profitability (23% EBITDA margin). However, recent financial trends show declining revenue and net income, with H1 2023 sales down 14% YoY, suggesting competitive pressures and market saturation requiring strategic attention.

Top Insights

  • Among leading players in Saudi water bottling sector with ascending Gulf presence
  • Diversified operations beyond water including soft drinks, juices, livestock, and transportation reduce single-category dependency
  • Q2 2023 revenue declined 24% YoY to SAR 59.76M and net income fell 38% to SAR 13.22M, signaling market challenges
  • Strong 23% EBITDA margin and market cap of ~1.15B SAR (approximately $306M USD) provide financial stability

Named Competitors

  • Bottled Water & Beverages — Local and multinational bottled water and beverage suppliers in Saudi Arabia

Recent Developments

  • (June 2023) Q2 2023 results reported showing YoY revenue decline of 24% and net income decline of 38%
  • (January 2026) Stock trading near 58.80 SAR with 52-week range of 49.06-70.00 SAR
  • (2024) Dividend yield adjusted to 0.00% with zero payout ratio, down from 1.95% in prior year

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