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Stock Screener·Saudi Arabia·Basic Materials·1202.SR
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Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper Stocks

SAR 19.01Last Updated 31.08.2026

Issuer Rating

4/7
Performance

Average

Risk

Limited

Recommendation

Hold

Market Cap

SAR 436.76M

SAR 19.01
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Risk factor

Vulnerable to price shocks

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About

Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper (MEPCO), along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the global production and distribution of container boards and various industrial papers. Its extensive market presence covers Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East region, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The enterprise conducts its operations primarily through two divisions: Manufacturing and Trading. MEPCO supplies a comprehensive range of paper solutions, including high-performance fluting grades like MEPFLUTE, test liners such as MEPLINER and MEPWHITE (a white-top variant), dual-purpose MEPDUAL, and robust MEPKRAFT liner board. These products are critical for packaging applications across diverse sectors including beverages, consumer durables, cleaning products, industrial goods, and processed foods. Furthermore, the company provides MEPCHEM semi-chemical fluting, specifically formulated for frozen and fresh food packaging. Its portfolio also includes MEPLAMINATE, an absorbent Kraft paper utilized in the manufacture of laminated furniture, shelving, countertops, and flooring, as well as MEPGYPSUM plasterboard liners vital for interior wall lining systems. Additionally, MEPCO manufactures MEPCORE core boards, which are essential components for the film, tape and label, textile, and paper industries. Beyond its manufacturing activities, the company is involved in the wholesale and retail trade of new paper, recycled paper, cardboard, and plastic waste materials. Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Company Valuation

Slightly overvalued
3/7

From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is overpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.

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Target Price

Favourable
6/7

The average target price of 1202.SR is 24.1 and suggests 26.7% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to i

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