Aggregate Q4 profit of Saudi retailers beats estimates by 14%

29/03/2018 Argaam Exclusive

The aggregate net profit of Tadawul-listed retailers stood at SAR 603.8 million in Q4 2017, 14 percent ahead of average market forecasts of SAR 531.6 million, according to data compiled by Argaam.

 

The earnings beat came despite the lower-than-expected figures reported by four players.

 

Fawaz Abdulaziz AlHokair Co. was the sector’s top performer, exceeding average estimates by 50 percent. The home appliance retailer made a net profit of SAR 48.69 million, compared to estimates of SAR 32.45 million.

 

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets came second, with earnings 46.4 percent higher than forecasts of SAR 113.94 million.

 

United Electronics Co.’s (Extra) net profit was 1.7 percent higher than expectations.

 

Meanwhile, Saudi Marketing Co. (Farm Superstores) reported the biggest miss of 33 percent. The company posted a net profit of SAR 9.05 million, compared to estimates at SAR 13.5 million.

 

Al-Khaleej Training and Education followed, with earnings 23.5 percent lower than forecasts of SAR 19.7 million.

Company Estimates Comparisons

Company 2017 - Q4 (a) 2017 - Q4 (e) Change
JARIR 251.93 237.00 6.3 %
A.OTHAIM MARKET 167.52 113.94 47.0 %
CENOMI RETAIL (184.45) 50.20 (467.4 %)
EXTRA 57.65 56.67 1.7 %
SACO 40.99 43.03 (4.7 %)
ALDREES 13.59 15.35 (11.5 %)
FARM SUPERSTORES (43.36) 13.50 (421.2 %)
ALKHALEEJ TRNG 14.17 19.70 (28.1 %)
Total 318.04 549.39 (42.1 %)

The forecasts were issued by nine Saudi research firms, including Albilad Capital, NCB Capital, Al Rajhi Capital and Osool & Bakheet Investment Co.

Actual Profit versus Estimates

Company 2017 - Q4 (a) 2017 - Q4 (e) Most Accurate Research Company
JARIR 251.93 242.60 OSOOL AND BAKHEET
A.OTHAIM MARKET 167.52 122.00 Al Rajhi Capital
CENOMI RETAIL (184.45) 40.00 SNB Capital
EXTRA 57.65 60.00 SNB Capital
SACO 40.99 39.70 Arbah Capital
ALDREES 13.59 11.30 OSOOL AND BAKHEET
FARM SUPERSTORES (43.36) 12.00 Albilad Capital
ALKHALEEJ TRNG 14.17 19.70 AlJazira Capital

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