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Ataa Educational Company is a Saudi Arabian for-profit education provider operating under the umbrella of the Saudi Ministry of Education. The company owns and manages a network of private schools, primarily under the 'Ataa' brand, offering curricula from kindergarten through high school. It also provides educational support services such as training, consulting, and school supplies. Headquartered in Riyadh, the company focuses on delivering high-quality education aligned with Saudi national standards and Islamic values.
Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees paid by students' families, which account for the bulk of income. Additional revenue streams include fees for extracurricular activities, transportation, uniforms, and educational materials. The company operates on a semester-based academic calendar, with tuition collected at the start of each term. Its cost structure is dominated by teacher salaries, facility maintenance, and curriculum development. With a gross margin of 29.83% and operating margin of 20.93%, the company demonstrates solid profitability in the education sector.
Ataa operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Education & Training Services industry. It competes with other private school operators in Saudi Arabia, such as Al-Rowad International Schools and Al-Yamamah Private Schools. The company's competitive positioning relies on its established brand reputation, adherence to national curriculum standards, and a focus on academic excellence. With a market cap of 2.17B SAR and a PE ratio of 12.75, it is valued as a mid-cap education stock. The sector is relatively stable due to consistent demand for private education in Saudi Arabia.
Ataa's primary customers are Saudi families seeking private education for their children from kindergarten through high school. The company's schools are located mainly in Riyadh and other major cities in Saudi Arabia, targeting middle- to upper-income households who value quality education and are willing to pay tuition fees. The geographic market is exclusively domestic, with no international operations. The company benefits from Saudi Arabia's young population and government emphasis on education, driving steady enrollment growth.
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Latest saved period: April 2026 · 2026-04-30
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| Apr 7, 2026 | 0.75 SAR | — | — |
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| Jan 14, 2025 | 1.25 SAR | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 1.10 SAR | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2021 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 1.00 SAR | — | — |
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