Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
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Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenues of US$40,417.56
Headquarters Address P.O. Box 5101, Riyadh, 11422,Saudi Arabia
million during 2010, with a CAGR of 15.11% during
2006–2010. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
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47.00% over the previous fiscal year. In 2010, the
company recorded an operating margin of 24.93%, as
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Website www.sabic.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange 2010, Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 12,413
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 40,417.56
Revenue (in SAR million) 151,970.03
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Efficient Use of Resources Declining Market Share in Sector
Geographic and Product Diversification Limited Investor Confidence
Strong Growth Prospects Low Return on Equity
Overdependence on the
Strong Liquidity Position
Petrochemicals Segment
Strong Liquidity Position
Strong Market Position
Strong Operating Margin
Strong Operating Margin
Opportunities Threats
Expansion in High Growth Markets Environmental Regulations
Introduction of Supply Chain
Global Economic Slowdown
Management Program
Strategic Agreements Growing Competitive Market
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................17
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 18
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................18
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 23
6 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Key Employees ........................................................................ 24
7 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 25
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................26
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................26
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 28
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................28
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................28
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................32
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