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Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C.

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C.

MERS.QA
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C.QA flagQatar Stock Exchange
13.28
QAR
-0.03
- -
2.74BMarket Cap
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C.
MERS.QA
(Qatar Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

13.28

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
4.44
11.3
12.42
9.89
10.56
11.89
12.64
13.89
14.54
14.49
16.54
13.69
13.65
13.77
13.64
14.13
13.6
Revenue per Share
0.32
0.75
0.87
1
1.1
0.79
0.97
0.94
0.89
0.91
1.01
0.95
0.95
0.88
0.59
0.69
0.75
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.26
0.39
0.73
0.23
-0.57
0.19
0.39
0.17
0.95
0.59
1.75
0.27
1.03
0.36
0.2
0.89
0.7
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.2
0.76
0.45
0.35
0.73
0.81
0.79
0.84
0.81
0.8
0.78
0.93
0.85
0.47
0.87
0.87
0.86
Dividend per Share
0.8
1.84
1.84
2.21
2.41
2.3
2.36
2.35
2.39
2.48
2.65
2.77
3
3.37
3.08
2.91
2.88
Book Value per Share
1.2
0.32
0.56
5.33
5.29
5.21
5.3
5.2
5.35
5.47
5.98
6.04
6.11
6.49
6.15
5.91
5.9
Tangible Book Value per Share
206
103
121
197
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
209
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
915
1,164
1,504
1,946
2,176
2,449
2,604
2,861
2,996
2,985
3,408
2,821
2,811
2,837
2,809
2,910
2,841
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4.24
3.2
4.05
3.56
5.18
5.94
4.74
4.26
3.58
4.21
4.68
4.68
4.61
3.52
1.55
2.62
3.59
Operating Margin (%)
12
16
24
35
25
36
48
58
66
111
116
119
119
111
109
123
115
Depreciation Expense
66
77
106
196
227
162
199
194
182
187
209
196
197
181
122
143
156
Net Income, GAAP
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.03
0.08
0.17
0.09
0.04
- -
0.04
- -
0.15
0.52
- -
0.17
0.58
Effective Tax Rate (%)
7.16
6.64
7.03
10.08
10.41
6.62
7.65
6.78
6.09
6.25
6.13
6.96
6.99
6.39
4.35
4.92
5.48
Profit Margin (%)
43
13
136
636
403
281
171
-11
88
-91
-20
-37
-88
-24
-105
-69
-80
Working Capital
- -
244
408
- -
88
85
122
109
220
358
372
551
493
467
619
743
748
LT Debt
249
271
305
1,404
1,445
1,425
1,443
1,421
1,450
1,474
1,578
1,590
1,602
1,680
1,610
1,580
1,576
Total Equity
16.2
9.72
9.92
- -
7.69
9.56
7.99
7.81
6.65
- -
8.1
- -
5.84
4.5
- -
3.16
14.5
Return on Invested Capital (%)
47.92
27.89
22.14
- -
41.5
26.86
31.98
30.07
26.27
- -
22.17
- -
17.33
16.06
- -
12.68
50.35
Return on Capital (%)
47.92
43.63
51.2
59.64
48.72
33.44
41.5
40.04
37.41
37.25
39.62
35.19
33.1
27.61
18.38
23.19
25.71
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Mar'25
Jun'25
ST Debt
139
110
122
LT Borrowings
409
429
532
LT Finance Leases
211
221
216
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
206
206
206
Market Capitalization
2,950
3,153
3,071

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Mar'25
Jun'25
Total Current Assets
617
769
735
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
134
215
170
Accounts Receivable, Net
35
86
84
Inventories
302
375
389
Total Current Liabilities
722
781
815
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
139
110
122
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
1.08%
0.07%
-1.89%
Free Cash Flow
109.56%
88.13%
348.93%
Net Income, GAAP
-0.05%
-5.83%
17.23%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.07%
-2.81%
3.6%
Total Cash Common Dividend
4.63%
10.02%
-0.74%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
790
686
638
695
2,809
2025
789
719
728
- -
2,910
2026
853
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.25
- -
- -
- -
0.59
2025
0.16
- -
- -
- -
0.69
2026
0.19
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.87
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.87
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Q.P.S.C. (MERS.QA) operates as Qatar's leading retailer, engaging in the wholesale and retail trade of consumer goods through hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores; it also manages mall leasing and investment activities. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Doha, Qatar, the company maintains over 70 branches across Qatar and six stores in Oman, offering a comprehensive range of products including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood, bakery and pastry items, dairy and eggs, delicatessen, grab-and-go options, beverages, frozen foods, snacks and candy, disposables, beauty and personal care, cleaning and household essentials, baby and toddler products, pets, organic and special diet items, ethnic foods, home and leisure goods, stationery and school supplies, toys and outdoor equipment, smartphones and wearables, electronics and appliances, as well as imported and private-label 'Al Meera Products'; services encompass online shopping via Al Meera Online with home delivery, the Meera Rewards loyalty program, and innovative in-store technologies such as smart shopping carts and checkout-free options. The company serves diverse customer segments including households, corporates, and e-commerce users, primarily in Qatar with expansion into Oman, while supporting local suppliers through initiatives like National Product Week and contributing to food security. Recent developments include the 2024 launch of a flagship branch in Ain Khaled/Umm Al Seneem spanning over 5,500 square meters, openings of new stores in Al Mansoura and Al Thumama, full renovation of the Hazm Al Markhiya branch and ongoing upgrades to five others set for completion in early 2025, introduction of Qatar's first smart shopping carts following the 2023 Al Meera Smart automated store, deeper integration of SAP systems under a 2023 partnership for cloud-based modernization, expansion of e-commerce and corporate sales contributing 5-6% of total sales, achievement of ISO 22000:2018 certification for its warehousing and distribution center, sustainability partnerships with Earthna Center including recycling machines and awareness campaigns, approval in May 2024 to increase foreign ownership to 100%, and retail expansion plans in Qatar and Oman operational in 2025. Subsidiaries include Al Meera Holding Company L.L.C., Al Meera Supermarkets Company W.L.L., Qatar Markets Company L.L.C., and Al Meera Development Company L.L.C., with Qatar Holding L.L.C. owning 26% of shares.