Filling and Packing Materials Manufacturing Company SJSC
FIPCO's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, below the industry median of 0.82, indicating conservative leverage. However, liquidity is strained with negative free cash flow of SAR -15.58 million and operating cash flow of SAR -19.34 million, while cash and equivalents amount to SAR 10.0 million. The current ratio of 1.17 suggests limited short-term liquidity buffer. Profitability metrics are negative, with ROE of -12.61% and ROA of -6.7%, far below the industry median ROE of 8.4% and ROA of 5.1%. Gross margin of 14.99% (SAR 37.82 million gross profit on SAR 251.63 million revenue) is below the sector median of 18.3%, driven by high operating costs and SAR -17.44 million operating loss. Geographically, FIPCO's revenue is concentrated in Saudi Arabia, with disclosed exports to GCC, North America, Africa, and Europe. No segment-specific revenue breakdown is available, but the company's single manufacturing facility in Riyadh suggests operational concentration risk. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no revenue growth data provided and operating losses persisting. The company's capacity of 2 million jumbo bags annually is underutilized, as revenue implies lower production volumes. Outlook for FY2024 is neutral with no directional guidance, and FY2025 remains unforecasted. Risk factors include liquidity stress from negative operating cash flow and free cash flow, with SAR 87.13 million in long-term debt. Dilution risk is low, as shares outstanding remain unchanged at 11.5 million basic and diluted shares. No recent equity issuance or ATM programs are disclosed. Recent filings show no material events, but the 2026-04 sanctions on Gulf petrochemical exports could indirectly impact demand for polypropylene packaging. No earnings call transcripts or 10-K equivalent filings are available in the input data.
Business. Filling and Packing Materials Manufacturing Co SJSC (FIPCO) produces jumbo bags and woven polypropylene packaging for industrial and agricultural applications, with manufacturing in Riyadh and exports to GCC, North America, Africa, and Europe.
Classification. FIPCO is classified in Non-Paper Containers & Packaging under Basic Materials with 0.92 confidence, aligning with Containers & Packaging in the Materials sector.
- FIPCO's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57 is below industry median but liquidity remains strained with negative free cash flow.
- ROE of -12.61% and ROA of -6.7% indicate poor profitability relative to sector peers.
- Revenue concentration in Saudi Arabia and operational reliance on a single facility in Riyadh pose operational risks.
- No clear growth trajectory is evident from financial data, with operating losses persisting and no directional guidance for FY2025.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.