Middle East Paper Co.
1202
Rank in Stocks
#14244
Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper (MEPCO), along with... Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper (MEPCO), along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the global production and distribution of container boards and various industrial papers. Its extensive market presence covers Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East region, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The enterprise conducts its operations primarily through two divisions: Manufacturing and Trading. MEPCO supplies a comprehensive range of paper solutions, including high-performance fluting grades like MEPFLUTE, test liners such as MEPLINER and MEPWHITE (a white-top variant), dual-purpose MEPDUAL, and robust MEPKRAFT liner board. These products are critical for packaging applications across diverse sectors including beverages, consumer durables, cleaning products, industrial goods, and processed foods. Furthermore, the company provides MEPCHEM semi-chemical fluting, specifically formulated for frozen and fresh food packaging. Its portfolio also includes MEPLAMINATE, an absorbent Kraft paper utilized in the manufacture of laminated furniture, shelving, countertops, and flooring, as well as MEPGYPSUM plasterboard liners vital for interior wall lining systems. Additionally, MEPCO manufactures MEPCORE core boards, which are essential components for the film, tape and label, textile, and paper industries. Beyond its manufacturing activities, the company is involved in the wholesale and retail trade of new paper, recycled paper, cardboard, and plastic waste materials. Middle East Company for Manufacturing and Producing Paper was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Share Price
$4.07
Last synced: 2026-11-11
Market Cap
$345.35M
Change (1 day)
2.89%
Change (1 year)
-41.49%
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Operating Margin for Middle East Paper Co. (1202)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.77%
According to Middle East Paper Co.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.77%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 3.46%.
Operating Margin history for Middle East Paper Co. from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.77% | 8.96% |
| 2025 | 3.46% | -170.18% |
| 2024 | -4.93% | -16.58% |
| 2023 | -5.91% | -123.05% |
| 2022 | 25.64% | 11.87% |
| 2021 | 22.92% | 280.73% |
| 2020 | 6.02% | 30.59% |
| 2019 | 4.61% | -70.03% |
| 2018 | 15.38% | 23.73% |
| 2017 | 12.43% | 132.77% |
| 2016 | 5.34% | -55.57% |
| 2015 | 12.02% | -30.28% |
| 2014 | 17.24% | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 16.40% | 72.63% |
| 2012 | 9.50% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14.31% | -103.80% |
US
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| 6.26% | -98.34% |
FI
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| 18.40% | -95.12% |
BR
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| 3.74% | -99.01% |
SE
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| 10.50% | -97.21% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin
What is Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin?
Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin is 3.77%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin was 3.46%, compared with -4.93% in 2024.
How has Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (25.64%) and lowest in 2023 (-5.91%).
How does Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Middle East Paper Co.'s operating margin (3.77%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Suzano S.A., with 18.40%.