Sahara International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem) sustained a net loss after Zakat and tax of SAR 52.8 million for Q1 2020, against a net profit of SAR 114.7 million in year-earlier period.
The losses came due to lower netbacks of Sipchem’s products, lower production volumes on the unplanned shutdown and turnaround maintenance at Al-Waha plant.
Sipchem also reported a SAR 100 million impairment loss on International Diol Co., in addition to an impairment loss of SAR 180 million resulting from classification of held-for-sale assets.
Item | Q1 2019 | Q1 2020 | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Revenues | 1,121.61 | 1,404.09 | 25.2 % |
Gross Income | 405.07 | 272.39 | (32.8 %) |
Operating Income | 267.43 | 66.35 | (75.2 %) |
Net Income | 114.72 | (52.83) | (146.0 %) |
Average Shares | 641.67 | 733.33 | 14.3 % |
EPS (Riyals) | 0.18 | (0.07) | (140.3 %) |
Item | Q4 2019 | Q1 2020 | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Revenues | 1,506.69 | 1,404.09 | (6.8 %) |
Gross Income | 380.04 | 272.39 | (28.3 %) |
Operating Income | 141.44 | 66.35 | (53.1 %) |
Net Income | (137.10) | (52.83) | 61.5 % |
Average Shares | 641.67 | 733.33 | 14.3 % |
EPS (Riyals) | (0.21) | (0.07) | 66.3 % |
When compared to Q4 2019, the petrochemical producer narrowed net losses by 61.5% from SAR 137.1 million, thanks to improved selling prices of certain products, and lower impairment losses.
Argaam Investment Company has updated the Privacy Policy of its services and digital platforms. Know more about our Privacy Policy here.
Argaam uses cookies to personalize content, to provide social media features and analyze traffic, that we might also share with third parties. You consent to our cookies if you use this website
Comments {{getCommentCount()}}
Be the first to comment
رد{{comment.DisplayName}} على {{getCommenterName(comment.ParentThreadID)}}
{{comment.DisplayName}}
{{comment.ElapsedTime}}