Shares of BCI hit highest close since 2008

26/09/2021 Argaam Special

A manufacturing facility of Basic Chemical Industries Co.


Shares of Basic Chemical Industries Co. (BCI) hit their highest price in 13 years, or since 2008, at SAR 50.50, today, Sept. 26.

 

The stock closed today's session 2% higher at SAR 49.50, with a traded volume of 1.6 million shares.

 

Accordingly, the stock soared nearly 50% year-to-date, according to Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) data. 

 

BCI was established in 1973 and listed on Tadawul in 2008. The company manufactures chloralkali, chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, and sodium hypochlorite.

 

BCI Stock Performance

Annual high (SAR)

50.50

, Sept. 26, 2021Today

Annual low (SAR)

26.70

Oct. 26, 2020

Historical high (SAR)

96.00

June 16, 2008 (listing date)

Historical low (SAR)

14.45

Dec. 2, 2008

Highest trading volume (mln shares)

16.47

June 16, 2008 (listing date)

 

Key Financial Indicators

Earnings Per Share (last 12 months) (SAR)

1.24

P/E (last 12 months) (x)

39.92

Book Value (SAR)

20.35

P/B ratio (x)

2.43

 

The company increased its capital once, as the following table shows:

 

Amendments to Capital (SAR mln)

Date

Hike Method

Old Capital

New Capital

Variation

2009

Bonus Shares

220.00

275.00

+25%

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