Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
National Industrialization Company (NIC), established in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1985, is a diversified global conglomerate. The company is actively involved across several key industrial sectors, including chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics, engineering, and metals. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Downstream & Others. NIC's extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide array of chemicals and petrochemicals such as titanium dioxide, ethylene, polyethylene, propylene, polypropylene, butyl acrylate, acrylic acid, super absorbent polymers, and butanol. In the metals and plastics domains, it manufactures titanium sponges, plastic sheets, and other various plastic goods. Furthermore, the company specializes in producing diverse steel products, including towed steel wires, spring wires, and specialized steel wires for cables, electrical conductors, concrete reinforcement, and welding applications. It also produces and markets liquid batteries for automotive and industrial uses, alongside lead and sodium sulphate. Beyond manufacturing, NIC offers a broad spectrum of services. These include technical industrial support, the production of steel and non-steel castings, and undertaking technical tests for a range of industrial facilities, from chemical, petrochemical, and metal plants to water desalination and electricity generation units. The company also plays a role in establishing various plastic industries. Its service offerings extend to mechanical equipment and industrial instrument inspection, quality management, environmental system oversight, academic training, IT consultancy, and laboratory testing. Additionally, NIC is engaged in recycling used and damaged batteries, lead, plastics, industrial materials, and environmental waste. It produces and markets acrylic boards, chemical, petrochemical, and plastic items, plastic pallets, pipes, agri-films, and wastewater treatment solutions, as well as industrial dyes and paints.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is moderately 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is overvalued on EV/EBITDA, overpriced on P/FC.
Target Price
The average target price of 2060.SR is 10.4 and suggests 14.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda