Saudi Cement Company — Cyborg Score 7/10

Solid
Building Materials - Cement Manufacturing

Strategic Profile

Operating two production plants in the eastern province (Hofuf and Al-Hasa) with an export terminal at King Abdulaziz Port, the company maintains strong financial health with 14.64% revenue growth in 2024 to SAR 1.68 billion. The company benefits from stable cash flows, low debt (0.13x), and consistent dividend payments (6.15% yield), positioning it well within the Arabian cement sector.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Strong fundamentals with 19.18% ROE, healthy liquidity (1.61x current ratio), and low leverage. Revenue growth momentum remains positive with 10.72% earnings increase in 2024, though stock volatility and recent price pressure (-4.18% year-over-year) suggest market headwinds in the construction sector.

Top Insights

  • Financial growth accelerating: 14.64% revenue increase in 2024 to SAR 1.68B with 10.72% earnings growth
  • Strong shareholder returns: 6.15% dividend yield with 10% annual dividend policy and consistent capital distributions
  • Operationally efficient: Low leverage (0.13x debt/equity), strong ROE of 19.18%, and positive free cash flow of SAR 496.64M annually
  • Regional competitive position: Operates two major production plants with export infrastructure across GCC, Europe, Africa and US markets

Named Competitors

  • Cement & Clinker — Eastern province cement manufacturer
  • Cement & Clinker — Regional cement producer
  • Cement & Clinker — Northern region cement operations
  • Cement & Clinker — Competitive regional manufacturer

Recent Developments

  • (June 2025) Recommended 10% cash dividend with 6-month dividend policy
  • (February 2025) Capital increase approved (50% uplift from SAR 1.02B to SAR 1.53B)
  • (2024) Revenue reached SAR 1.68B, up 14.64% with earnings of SAR 421.87M

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