Upcoming Dividend • Jun 02
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.80 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 June 2026. Payment date: 24 June 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 7.0%. Within top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (6.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (5.9%). Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.63 (vs ر.س0.81 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: ر.س0.63 (down from ر.س0.81 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: ر.س292.8m (down 3.3% from 1Q 2025). Net income: ر.س68.7m (down 23% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 24% (down from 29% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • May 10
Fourth quarter dividend of ر.س0.80 announced Dividend of ر.س0.80 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 9th June 2026 Payment date: 24th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 7.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (135% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 50% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 7.2% over the next 3 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Announcement • May 08
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 24, 2026 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on June 24, 2026, ex-date on June 09, 2026 and record date on June 10, 2026. Price Target Changed • Apr 24
Price target decreased by 7.7% to ر.س44.83 Down from ر.س48.57, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 5.0% above last closing price of ر.س42.68. Stock is down 20% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س2.28 for next year compared to ر.س2.37 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 26
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.80 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 April 2026. Payment date: 20 April 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 7.4%. Within top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (5.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (6.5%). Announcement • Mar 25
Qassim Cement Company(SASE:3040) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Qassim Cement Company(SASE:3040) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Announcement • Mar 09
Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2026 Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2026, at 18:30 Arab Standard Time. Location: buraidah Saudi Arabia Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Full year 2025 results: EPS: ر.س2.37 (down from ر.س2.98 in FY 2024). Revenue: ر.س1.13b (up 17% from FY 2024). Net income: ر.س259.9m (down 14% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 23% (down from 31% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 1.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Feb 19
Third quarter dividend of ر.س0.80 announced Dividend of ر.س0.80 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 2nd April 2026 Payment date: 20th April 2026 Dividend yield will be 7.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (125% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (133% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 39% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS is expected to decline by 10% over the next 2 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Announcement • Feb 18
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on April 20, 2026 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on April 20, 2026, ex-date on April 02, 2026 and record date on April 05, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 05
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.80 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 December 2025. Payment date: 28 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 7.5%. Within top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (6.2%). Price Target Changed • Nov 21
Price target decreased by 8.8% to ر.س51.67 Down from ر.س56.68, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 23% above last closing price of ر.س42.00. Stock is down 22% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س3.02 for next year compared to ر.س2.98 last year. Declared Dividend • Nov 21
Third quarter dividend of ر.س0.80 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of ر.س0.80. Ex-date: 9th December 2025 Payment date: 28th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 7.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (32% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (133% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to decline by 64% to shift the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, which is more than the 13% EPS decline seen over the last 5 years. Announcement • Nov 20
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on December 28, 2025 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on December 28, 2025, ex-date on December 09, 2025 and record date on December 10, 2025. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.38 (vs ر.س0.66 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: ر.س0.38 (down from ر.س0.66 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: ر.س246.8m (down 6.8% from 3Q 2024). Net income: ر.س41.4m (down 43% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 17% (down from 27% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 31
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.80 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 07 September 2025. Payment date: 22 September 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 7.4%. Within top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (5.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (5.7%). Reported Earnings • Aug 27
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.56 (vs ر.س0.77 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: ر.س0.56 (down from ر.س0.77 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: ر.س293.5m (up 44% from 2Q 2024). Net income: ر.س61.1m (down 16% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 21% (down from 36% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Aug 16
First quarter dividend of ر.س0.80 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of ر.س0.80. Ex-date: 7th September 2025 Payment date: 22nd September 2025 Dividend yield will be 7.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (117% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (148% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 30% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS is expected to decline by 20% over the next 3 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Announcement • Aug 15
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on September 22, 2025 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on September 22, 2025, ex-date on September 07, 2025 and record date on September 08, 2025. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 24
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.0% to ر.س50.20. The fair value is estimated to be ر.س41.38, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 20%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 0.6% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to decline by 12% in the next 2 years. Announcement • May 21
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 16, 2025 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on June 16, 2025, ex-date on May 27, 2025 and record date on May 28, 2025. Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind First quarter 2025 results: EPS: ر.س0.86 (up from ر.س0.82 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: ر.س302.7m (up 54% from 1Q 2024). Net income: ر.س94.1m (up 27% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 31% (down from 38% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 4.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 15%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Mar 28
Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2025 Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2025, at 19:30 Arab Standard Time. Location: buraidah Saudi Arabia Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: ر.س2.98 (up from ر.س1.58 in FY 2023). Revenue: ر.س967.6m (up 66% from FY 2023). Net income: ر.س301.3m (up 112% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 31% (up from 24% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 8.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 8.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Mar 21
Dividend increased to ر.س0.80 Dividend of ر.س0.80 is 23% higher than last year. Ex-date: 23rd March 2025 Payment date: 15th April 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (72% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (169% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 10% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Mar 20
Qassim Cement Company announces Quarterly dividend, payable on April 15, 2025 Qassim Cement Company announced Quarterly dividend of SAR 0.8000 per share payable on April 15, 2025, ex-date on March 23, 2025 and record date on March 24, 2025. Declared Dividend • Nov 22
Dividend of ر.س0.65 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of ر.س0.65. Ex-date: 1st December 2024 Payment date: 15th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.8%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (24% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (255% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 2.8% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Price Target Changed • Nov 19
Price target increased by 7.1% to ر.س57.23 Up from ر.س53.43, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 6.8% above last closing price of ر.س53.60. Stock is down 16% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س2.72 for next year compared to ر.س1.58 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 15
Consensus revenue estimates increase by 19%, EPS downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast increased from ر.س857.9m to ر.س1.02b. EPS estimate fell from ر.س3.14 to ر.س2.72. Net income forecast to grow 49% next year vs 6.5% growth forecast for Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at ر.س54.43. Share price was steady at ر.س53.30 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 03
Now 21% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at ر.س51.40. The fair value is estimated to be ر.س65.26, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 25% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 45% in the next 2 years. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 08
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 15% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate increased from ر.س2.84 to ر.س3.27. Revenue forecast unchanged at ر.س760.3m. Net income forecast to grow 32% next year vs 18% growth forecast for Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Consensus price target of ر.س53.13 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at ر.س52.90 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 03
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 5.4% to ر.س52.50. The fair value is estimated to be ر.س65.64, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 25% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 45% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 03
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 9.7% to ر.س52.10. The fair value is estimated to be ر.س65.63, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 8.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 25% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 45% in the next 2 years. Declared Dividend • Aug 30
Dividend of ر.س1.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of ر.س1.30. Ex-date: 2nd September 2024 Payment date: 15th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (60% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (306% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 57% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Aug 20
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.77 (vs ر.س0.42 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: ر.س0.77 (up from ر.س0.42 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: ر.س203.3m (up 48% from 2Q 2023). Net income: ر.س72.9m (up 91% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 36% (up from 28% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 04
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.7% to ر.س52.70. The fair value is estimated to be ر.س66.35, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 42%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 37% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 72% in the next 2 years. New Risk • Jun 15
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 23% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 109% Dividend per share is over 5x cash flows per share. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (23% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • May 28
First quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2024 results: EPS: ر.س0.83 (up from ر.س0.61 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: ر.س196.4m (up 13% from 1Q 2023). Net income: ر.س74.2m (up 35% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 38% (up from 32% in 1Q 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 14%. Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Price Target Changed • Apr 23
Price target decreased by 14% to ر.س54.87 Down from ر.س63.75, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 5.4% below last closing price of ر.س58.00. Stock is down 15% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س3.20 for next year compared to ر.س1.58 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 13
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.65 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 March 2024. Payment date: 04 April 2024. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Lower than top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (4.5%). In line with average of industry peers (4.5%). Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: ر.س1.58 (up from ر.س1.45 in FY 2022). Revenue: ر.س583.6m (down 14% from FY 2022). Net income: ر.س142.0m (up 8.8% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 24% (up from 19% in FY 2022). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 7.6%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Declared Dividend • Feb 23
Third quarter dividend of ر.س0.65 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of ر.س0.65. Ex-date: 20th March 2024 Payment date: 4th April 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.4%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (149% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (dividend approximately 12x free cash flows). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 65% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 46% over the next 2 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. New Risk • Jan 30
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 5.6% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 149% Dividend per share is over 12x cash flows per share. Earnings have declined by 5.6% per year over the past 5 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ر.س0.089 (down from ر.س0.26 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ر.س120.8m (down 28% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ر.س8.05m (down 66% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.7% (down from 14% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 26%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 80%. Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.9% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Sep 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.42 (vs ر.س0.32 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: ر.س0.42 (up from ر.س0.32 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: ر.س137.2m (down 9.8% from 2Q 2022). Net income: ر.س38.1m (up 32% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 28% (up from 19% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.8% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Price Target Changed • Jul 03
Price target decreased by 7.2% to ر.س59.83 Down from ر.س64.46, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 16% below last closing price of ر.س71.60. Stock is down 7.9% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س1.71 for next year compared to ر.س1.45 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Jun 21
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 35% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate fell from ر.س2.62 to ر.س1.71. Revenue forecast unchanged from ر.س632.3m at last update. Net income forecast to grow 14% next year vs 38% growth forecast for Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Consensus price target of ر.س60.20 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at ر.س73.20 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Mar 18
Price target decreased by 8.3% to ر.س59.10 Down from ر.س64.46, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 10% below last closing price of ر.س65.70. Stock is down 16% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ر.س1.24 for next year compared to ر.س3.28 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 15
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.60 per share at 3.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 22 March 2023. Payment date: 05 April 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.4%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to ر.س65.20, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 27x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Total returns to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at ر.س63.61 per share. Announcement • Nov 22
Qassim Cement Co. Announces the Distribution of Cash Dividend for Third Quarter of Year 2022 Payable on December 12, 2022 Qassim Cement Company announced to distribute cash dividends to company's shareholders for the third quarter of year 2022. Date of the board's decision November 21, 2022 Corresponding to 1444-07-27. The Total amount distributed SAR 54 Million. Number of Shares Eligible for Dividends 90,000,000 Shares. Dividend per share SAR 0.60 per Share. Distribution Date: 12 December 2022. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 10 non-independent directors. Independent Director Osama bin Abdulaziz Al-Saif was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 19
Upcoming dividend of ر.س0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 September 2022. Payment date: 12 October 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Saudi dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.3%). Announcement • Sep 13
Qassim Cement Company Declares Cash Dividend for the Second Quarter of Year 2022, Payable on 12 October 2022 Qassim Cement Company announced to distribute cash dividends to company's shareholders for the second quarter of year 2022. Date of the board's decision 2022-09-12 Corresponding to 1444-02-16. The Total amount distributed SAR 45 Million. Number of Shares Eligible for Dividends 90,000,000 Shares. Dividend per share SAR 0.50 per Share. Eligibility date: 25-September-2022, Distribution Date: 12-October-2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 24
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ر.س0.32 (vs ر.س1.11 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: ر.س0.32 (down from ر.س1.11 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: ر.س152.1m (down 23% from 2Q 2021). Net income: ر.س29.0m (down 71% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 19% (down from 51% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 18%, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 20
Consensus revenue estimates increase by 14% The consensus outlook for revenues in 2022 has improved. 2022 revenue forecast increased from ر.س583.5m to ر.س663.9m. EPS estimate increased from ر.س1.90 to ر.س2.09 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 5.0% next year vs 31% growth forecast for Basic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia . Consensus price target of ر.س68.36 unchanged from last update. Share price fell 2.4% to ر.س80.20 over the past week. Announcement • May 18
Qassim Cement Company Recommends to Distribute Cash Dividends to Shareholders for the First Quarter of Year 2022, Payable on June 6, 2022 Qassim Cement Company recommended to distribute cash dividends to shareholders for the first quarter of year 2022 of SAR 0.50 per share, Payable on June 6, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 13
First quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: ر.س0.28 (down from ر.س1.12 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: ر.س142.5m (down 36% from 1Q 2021). Net income: ر.س25.1m (down 75% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 18% (down from 45% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 12%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 10%, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the industry in Saudi Arabia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 26% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 10 non-independent directors. Independent Director Osama bin Abdulaziz Al-Saif was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Feb 25
Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 23, 2022 Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 23, 2022, at 15:30 Coordinated Universal Time. Agenda: To consider the voting on the board of directors annual report for the year ended 31-12-2021; to consider the voting on the company's auditor's report for the year ended 31-12-2021; to consider the voting on the financial statements for the year ended on 31-12-2021; and to discuss other matters. Reported Earnings • Feb 18
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: ر.س3.28 (down from ر.س4.67 in FY 2020). Revenue: ر.س722.8m (down 20% from FY 2020). Net income: ر.س295.3m (down 30% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 41% (down from 47% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 12%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to decline by -12% while the industry in Saudi Arabia is not expected to grow. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 28% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ر.س0.67 (vs ر.س1.22 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ر.س170.3m (down 27% from 3Q 2020). Net income: ر.س60.4m (down 45% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 36% (down from 48% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 30% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ر.س1.11 (vs ر.س0.95 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a solid second quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ر.س212.6m (up 27% from 2Q 2020). Net income: ر.س100.2m (up 17% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 47% (down from 51% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 37% per year. Reported Earnings • May 03
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ر.س1.12 (vs ر.س1.24 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a soft first quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ر.س223.4m (down 15% from 1Q 2020). Net income: ر.س100.9m (down 9.3% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 45% (up from 43% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 29% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Mar 20
Qassim Cement Co. Announces Changes to Its Board Qassim Cement Company approve on the Board’s resolution to appoint Eng. Mutab Muhammad Al-Shathry as a (non-executive) board member starting from the date of his appointment on March 09, 2020 G. to complete the Board term until the end of the current term on December 31, 2021 G., succeeding the former member Mr. Abdul Majeed Ahmed Al-Haqbani (non-executive member). Approve on the Board’s resolution to appoint Mr. Osama Nasser Al-Saif as an (independent member) board member starting from the date of his appointment on June 01, 2020 G. to complete the Board term until the end of the current term on December 31, 2021 G, succeeding the former member Mr. Muhammad Mansour Al-Mashouq (non-executive member). Approve on the Board’s resolution to appoint Mr. Tariq Bin Khald Al-Marshoud (non-executive board member) representative of the General Organization for Social Insurance as an Audit Committee member, starting from October 21, 2020 until the end of the current committee’s term on December 31, 2021, to succeed the former committee member Mr. Abdul Majeed Ahmed Al-Haqbani (non-executive board member), effective from the date of the resolution issued on October 21, 2020. This appointment is in accordance with the Audit Committee Regulations. The resolutions approved at its ordinary general assembly meeting held on 17 March 2021. Announcement • Mar 19
Qassim Cement Approves Dividend Qassim Cement approved the decision of the Board of Directors regarding the dividends that have been distributed to shareholders amounted of SAR 400.5 million, represents SAR 4.45 per share for the first, second and third quarters of 2020. Announcement • Feb 22
Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 17, 2021 Qassim Cement Company, Annual General Meeting, Mar 17, 2021, at 15:30 Coordinated Universal Time. Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS ر.س4.67 (vs ر.س4.01 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ر.س898.4m (up 14% from FY 2019). Net income: ر.س419.8m (up 16% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 47% (up from 46% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 12
Revenue and earnings beat expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 5.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 8.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% while theBasic Materials industry in Saudi Arabia is not expected to grow. Price Target Changed • Feb 12
Price target raised to ر.س75.00 Up from ر.س68.68, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. The new target price is 12% below the current share price of ر.س85.40. As of last close, the stock is up 17% over the past year. Price Target Changed • Feb 09
Price target raised to ر.س72.93 Up from ر.س64.67, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. The new target price is 17% below the current share price of ر.س87.80. As of last close, the stock is up 18% over the past year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 20
New 90-day high: ر.س86.50 The company is up 14% from its price of ر.س75.90 on 22 October 2020. The Saudi market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Basic Materials industry, which is up 16% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is ر.س68.07 per share.