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Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) is a leading media and publishing conglomerate based in Saudi Arabia. It operates a diverse portfolio of newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, and printing services, catering to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. The company is known for its flagship publications such as Asharq Al-Awsat and Arab News, and has expanded into digital media, events, and content production.
SRMG generates revenue primarily from advertising, subscriptions, printing services, and event management. Advertising remains the largest revenue stream, supported by its strong print and digital readership. The company also earns from content syndication and recently from digital transformation initiatives. Its cost structure includes content creation, printing, distribution, and technology investments.
The company operates in the publishing and media sector, facing competition from both traditional print media and digital-native platforms. SRMG has a strong brand heritage and regional presence, but faces challenges from declining print advertising and the shift to digital. Its high EV/EBITDA multiple reflects market expectations of a turnaround, though current margins are negative.
SRMG targets a broad audience across the Arab world and beyond, including readers of its Arabic and English publications. Its main geographic markets are Saudi Arabia, the Gulf region, and other Arab countries. The company also reaches international audiences through its digital platforms and events, focusing on business, politics, and culture.
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Latest saved period: March 2026 · 2026-03-31
Cash dividends by ex-date, not an investment recommendation.
| Ex-date | Amount | Payment date | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
| May 15, 2011 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
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The latest recorded price of Saudi Research and Media Group is 64.25 SAR based on available data.
Saudi Research and Media Group operates in the Communication Services (Publishing) sector.
Revenue grew 15.62% year-over-year, demonstrating strong top-line expansion. • Latest quarter (2026Q1) swung to net income of 33.08M SAR and EBITDA of 206.01M SAR, signaling operational turnaround. • Price-to-sales ratio of 2.27 and price-to-book of 1.90 are reasonable multiples.
EV/EBITDA extremely high at 250.42, indicating overvaluation • Negative profit margin of -13.11% and operating margin of -11.77% • Free cash flow yield deeply negative at -3.20%, cash burn