United Carton Industries Co. (UCIC), set to list on the Main Market (TASI), reported net earnings of SAR 124.7 million for 2024, down 20% from SAR 156.7 million a year earlier.
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,361.80 | 1,344.48 | (1.3 %) |
| Gross Income | 284.34 | 240.06 | (15.6 %) |
| Operating Income | 171.66 | 116.82 | (31.9 %) |
| Net Income | 156.70 | 124.70 | (20.4 %) |
| Average Shares | 40.00 | 40.00 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyals) | 3.92 | 2.43 | (38.0 %) |
| EPS (Riyal) | 3.92 | 3.12 | (20.4 %) |
Operating profit margin declined to 9% in 2024 from 13% a year earlier, due to higher operating expenses and lower revenues.
Income tax increased from SAR 6.4 million in 2023 to SAR 11.9 million in 2024.
| Item | Q4 2023 | Q4 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | - | 322.74 | - |
| Gross Income | - | 45.08 | - |
| Operating Income | - | 14.97 | - |
| Net Income | - | 25.21 | - |
| Average Shares | - | 40.00 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | - | 0.22 | - |
| EPS (Riyal) | - | 0.63 | - |
| Item | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 351.06 | 322.74 | (8.1 %) |
| Gross Income | 61.16 | 45.08 | (26.3 %) |
| Operating Income | 28.22 | 14.97 | (47.0 %) |
| Net Income | 36.76 | 25.21 | (31.4 %) |
| Average Shares | 40.00 | 40.00 | - |
| Earnings Per Share before unusual items (Riyal) | 0.64 | 0.22 | (65.1 %) |
| EPS (Riyal) | 0.92 | 0.63 | (31.4 %) |
However, other revenues increased to SAR 17.8 million from SAR 3 million in 2023, as 2024 results included SAR 12.7 million in insurance claim revenues resulting from a fire at one of the production facilities of Integrated Packaging Co., in addition to the recovery of employee accommodation expenses worth SAR 3.6 million.
Total shareholders' equity reached SAR 545.52 million at the end of 2024, compared with SAR 482.07 million a year earlier.
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