Middle East Paper Co (1202)

Currency in SAR
27.48
-0.02(-0.07%)
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1202 Scorecard
Full Analysis
Suffers from weak gross profit margins
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Fair Value
Day's Range
27.3027.80
52 wk Range
24.2245.35
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
27.46 / 27.48
Prev. Close
27.5
Open
27.5
Day's Range
27.3-27.8
52 wk Range
24.22-45.35
Volume
318.5K
Average Volume (3m)
321.48K
1-Year Change
-30.2%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
36.00
Upside
+31.00%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Liquid assets exceed short term obligations

Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Middle East Paper Co Company Profile

Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of container boards and industrial papers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment provides containerboards comprising high performance fluting, test liner, dual use, kraft liner board, and white top test liner products under MEPFLUTE, MEPLINER, MEPDUAL, MEPKRAFT, and MEPWHITE brand names for use in beverages, consumer durables, detergents, industrial goods, and processed food industries; and semi-chemical fluting products under the MEPCHEM brand name for frozen and fresh food applications. The segment also offers paperboards, including core boards under the MEPCORE brand name for film, tape and label, textiles, and paper applications; plasterboard liners under the MEPGYPSUM brand name for interior wall lining systems; and absorbent kraft products under the MEPLAMINATE brand name for laminated furniture and shelves, and counters and floors, as well as industrial and tissue papers. In addition, it is involved in the wholesale and retail sale of paper, carton, and plastic waste products; production and sale of tissue paper rolls; wholesale of wastes, scrap, and other products; provision of waste management and treatment services; recycling and collection of carton waste; and manufacture, import, and export of cartons. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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1202
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
−45.8x9.2x0.5x
PEG Ratio
−1.440.020.00
Price/Book
1.5x0.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x0.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
31.0%6.3%18.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 36.00
(+31.00% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.06 / --
Revenue / Forecast
274.00M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

1202 Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Middle East Paper Co Trade On?

Middle East Paper Co is listed and trades on the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Middle East Paper Co?

The stock symbol for Middle East Paper Co is "1202."

What Is the Middle East Paper Co Market Cap?

As of today, Middle East Paper Co market cap is 2.39B.

What Is Middle East Paper Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Middle East Paper Co EPS (TTM) is -0.61.

When Is the Next Middle East Paper Co Earnings Date?

Middle East Paper Co will release its next earnings report on 04 Nov 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 1202 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Middle East Paper Co Stock Split?

Middle East Paper Co has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Middle East Paper Co Have?

Middle East Paper Co has 0 employees.

What is the current trading status of Middle East Paper Co (1202)?

As of 19 Aug 2025, Middle East Paper Co (1202) is trading at a price of 27.48, with a previous close of 27.50. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 27.30 to 27.80, while its 52-week range spans from 24.22 to 45.35.
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