Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (2010:SAU) - Strategic SWOT and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-12-24 I 83 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Saudi Basic Industries Corporation including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
The report also covers Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
Founded in 1976 by royal decree, SABIC has evolved from a national industrial initiative into one of the world s leading diversified chemical companies. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company has built a deeply integrated global footprint, operating across 43 countries, supported by 60 manufacturing and compounding sites, 20 technology centers, and a workforce of more than 28,000 employees. Its commercial reach extends to over 140 markets, enabled by robust supply chains and long-standing customer relationships.SABIC s portfolio spans key segments such as petrochemicals, polymers, and agri-nutrients, with leadership positions in products including polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, methanol, granular urea, and engineering thermoplastics. This breadth is underpinned by a strong innovation base, reflected in a patent portfolio exceeding 11,000 and more than 2,000 R&D specialists worldwide.Financially, SABIC reported 2024 sales of SAR 139.98 billion (US$ 37.33 billion), total assets of SAR 278 billion (US$ 74.1 billion), and 2.1 billion SAR in net income from continuing operations. Production volumes reached 53.9 million metric tons, supported by one of the highest standalone credit ratings in the global chemical sector (A+/A1). With sustainability embedded in its long-term vision, SABIC continues to position itself as a global leader advancing low-carbon, circular, and innovative material solutions.
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation in the News:-
2025-08-31 - SABIC to Highlight Specialty Dielectric Films at PCIM Asia 2025
2025-08-12 - SABIC Introduces LNP THERMOCOMP Compound for EV Safety
2025-08-06 - SABIC Introduces MEGAMOLDING Platform
2025-08-03 - SABIC Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
2025-07-16 - SABIC Debuts First FR PBT Nano Molding Material
Scope
- Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
- Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
- Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
- Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
- Comprehensive Understanding of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
- Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
- Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
- Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
- Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
- Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation:
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation PESTLE Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Value Chain Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation VRIO Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation BCG Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Key Company Facts 8
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Company Description 9
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Top Executives 10
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation- Top Executives Biographies 11
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation- Head Office & Locations 16
Head Office - Country 16
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Products and Services 17
Products 17
Services 18
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Company's Mission and Vision 19
Mission 19
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Corporate Strategy 20
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Business Description 23
Agri Nutrients Segment 23
Polymers Sub Segment 24
Chemicals Sub Segment 24
Petrochemicals Segment 25
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - ESG Spotlight 26
Environment 26
Social 27
Corporate Governance 27
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - SWOT Analysis 28
Overview 28
Strengths 30
Weaknesses 34
Opportunities 35
Threats 37
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Financial Deep Dive 39
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024to Dec-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 39
Profit and Loss Statement 41
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 41
Balance Sheet 43
Summary of Balance Sheet 43
Cash Flow Statement 45
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 45
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 47
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Ratio Charts 48
Activity Ratio Charts 48
Growth Ratios Charts 49
Leverage Ratio Charts 50
Liquidity Ratio Charts 51
Profitability Ratio Charts 52
Competing Players 53
Snapshot of Competing Players 54
BASF SE 54
Key Company Facts 54
Company Description 54
Snapshot of Competing Players 55
Dow Inc 55
Key Company Facts 55
Company Description 55
Snapshot of Competing Players 56
Formosa Plastics Corporation 56
Key Company Facts 56
Company Description 56
Snapshot of Competing Players 57
LyondellBasell Industries N.V 57
Key Company Facts 57
Company Description 57
Snapshot of Competing Players 58
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation 58
Key Company Facts 58
Company Description 58
Snapshot of Competing Players 59
PetroChina Company Limited 59
Key Company Facts 59
Company Description 59
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - In the News 60
31-Aug-2025 -SABIC to Highlight Specialty Dielectric Films at PCIM Asia 2025 60
12-Aug-2025 -SABIC Introduces LNP THERMOCOMP Compound for EV Safety 60
06-Aug-2025 -SABIC Introduces MEGAMOLDING Platform 61
03-Aug-2025 -SABIC Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results 61
16-Jul-2025 -SABIC Debuts First FR PBT Nano Molding Material 61
16-Jun-2025 -SABIC Previews K2025 Experience 62
18-May-2025 -SABIC Agri-Nutrients Participates at IFA Annual Conference 63
06-May-2025 -SABIC Exhibits at PCIM Europe 2025 63
04-May-2025 -SABIC Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results 63
15-Apr-2025 -SABIC at CHINAPLAS 2025: Leading Industry Upgrade with Advanced Material Solutions 64
10-Apr-2025 -SABIC Holds Ordinary Annual General Meeting in Riyadh 65
04-Apr-2025 -Edison Awards Honors SABIC for Innovative Solutions 65
27-Mar-2025 -SABIC CEO Calls for Innovation and Collaboration at BFA 2025 65
20-Mar-2025 -SABIC at OFC 2025: Specialty Materials Empower Data Infrastructures 66
26-Feb-2025 -SABIC Announces Full-Year 2024 Results 66
24-Feb-2025 -SABIC Completes Sale of Alba Shareholding to Ma'aden 67
16-Feb-2025 -SABIC a Principal and Innovation Partner at Formula E Jeddah E-Prix 67
11-Feb-2025 -SABIC Collaborates with Branch Technology for 3D-Printed Panels 67
10-Feb-2025 -New Conductive NORYL GTX LMX Resins for Automotive Exteriors 67
23-Jan-2025 -SABIC Celebrates Almost a Decade of ICEhouse in Davos 68
16-Jan-2025 -SABIC Localizes Green-Colored Polypropylene for Pipes in Saudi Arabia 68
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation- Key Deals 69
24-Feb-2025 - Completion of Sale of Alba Shareholding to Maaden 69
11-Feb-2025 - Collaboration with Branch Technology on 3D Printed Panels 70
07-Nov-2024 - Investment: ULTEM Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore 70
08-Oct-2024 - Closed Loop Packaging Collaboration with Lamb Weston 70
18-Sep-2024 - Agreement Signed with Maaden for Sale of Alba Shareholding 71
06-Aug-2024 - Potential Investment Agreement with Fujian Government 72
29-Apr-2024 - Collaboration with Cybershield on Plated ULTEM Resin Aircraft Parts 72
25-Mar-2024 - Memorandum of Understanding with Pashupati Group India 72
19-Feb-2024 - Start of Construction for SABIC Fujian Petrochemical Complex 73
22-Jan-2024 - Final Investment Decision for SABIC Fujian Petrochemical Complex 74
Appendix 75
Definitions 75
SWOT Analysis 75
PESTLE Analysis 75
Value Chain Analysis 75
ESG Spotlight 75
Financial Deep Dive 75
Financial Ratios - 76
Activity Ratios 76
Growth Ratios 77
Leverage Ratios 78
Liquidity Ratios 79
Market Ratios 80
Profitability Ratios 80
Research Methodology 81
Disclaimer 82
Contact Us 82
Table 1: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Company Facts 8
Table 2: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Digital Presence 8
Table 3: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Top Executives 10
Table 4: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Top Executives Biographies 11
Table 5: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Products 17
Table 6: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Services 18
Table 7: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to Dec-2025 39
Table 8: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation- Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024 47
Table 9: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation -Competing Players 53
Table 10: Competing Players - BASF SE - Key Company Facts 54
Table 11: Competing Players - Dow Inc. - Key Company Facts 55
Table 12: Competing Players - Formosa Plastics Corporation - Key Company Facts 56
Table 13: Competing Players - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. - Key Company Facts 57
Table 14: Competing Players - Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation - Key Company Facts 58
Table 15: Competing Players - PetroChina Company Limited - Key Company Facts 59
Figure 1: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation- SWOT Analysis 29
Figure 2: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to Dec-2025 40
Figure 3: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024 42
Figure 4: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024 44
Figure 5: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024 46
Figure 6: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Activity Ratio Charts 48
Figure 7: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %) 49
Figure 8: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Leverage Ratio Charts 50
Figure 9: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Liquidity Ratio Charts 51
Figure 10: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %) 52
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