BAHRI REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS WITH 18% NET PROFIT GROWTH
- Q1 2025 EBITDA of
SAR 1.20 billion (+14% YoY) and net profit ofSAR 533 million (+18% YoY), reflecting resilience across its core shipping businesses amid prevailing market headwinds, and supported by a profit turnaround in Integrated Logistics, new earnings from Marine Services, and increased contributions from associates. - Continued fleet expansion and modernization program with a net addition of seven vessels, bringing the owned fleet to the 100-vessel milestone.
- Net debt-to-EBITDA of 1.85x, supported by sustained profitability and a resilient balance sheet.
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"Our first quarter results highlight the resilience of Bahri's diversified business portfolio, as we achieved strong earnings growth despite challenging market conditions. Our Oil and Dry Bulk businesses delivered positive EBITDA growth, while optimization efforts in our Chemicals business partly mitigated the impact of market normalization. Likewise, profitability improvements in our Integrated Logistics business, along with strong earnings contributions from our affiliate Petredec Group, validated the effectiveness of our strategy to expand beyond our core shipping businesses and unlock value in complementary sectors. Furthermore, we are scaling up our new desalination business in the Kingdom, and expanded our global presence with the opening of our
During the first quarter, we had a net addition of four modern vessels to our operating fleet, while three other vessels were added soon after quarter-end, bringing our fleet to the 100-vessel mark. Our disciplined approach to fleet expansion and modernization ensures we remain well-positioned to act decisively in the vessel market as attractive opportunities arise.
In the face of ongoing global trade and economic uncertainty, Bahri's diversified platform and operational agility continue to underpin our resilience. We are firmly focused on delivering value-accretive growth for our shareholders while playing a central role in transforming the Kingdom's shipping and logistics sector in support of Vision 2030."
BAHRI COMPANY HIGHLIGHT
Financial Summary | |||
SAR million | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Revenue | 2,167 | 2,313 | -6 % |
EBITDA | 1,197 | 1,051 | +14 % |
EBITDA margin | 55 % | 45 % | +10pp |
Net Profit 1 | 533 | 453 | +18 % |
Net profit margin | 25 % | 20 % | +5pp |
EPS (SAR) | 0.72 | 0.61 | +18 % |
Net Operating Cash Flow | 490 | 690 | -29 % |
Capital Expenditures | 1,688 | 754 | +124 % |
Free Cash Flow | (1,198) | (64) | +1,759 % |
Net Debt | 8,999 | 5,887 | +53 % |
Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.85x | 1.53x | +0.32x |
1: Attributable to Parent Company equity holders | |||
First Quarter 2025
Bahri recorded revenue of
Q1 2025 EBITDA rose by 14% YoY to
Net profit attributable to Bahri shareholders increased by 18% YoY to
On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, Bahri's revenue declined by 2%, while EBITDA and net profit increased by 7% and 12%, respectively. The QoQ decrease in revenue largely reflects seasonal factors and continued market weakness in the chemicals and dry bulk segments, while the improvement in EBITDA and net profit was primarily driven by margin expansion in Bahri Oil, driven by QoQ increases in its owned vessels' freight rates and trading days.
Bahri generated net operating cash flow of
Capital expenditures reached
As a result, free cash flow in Q1 2025 amounted to an outflow of
The Q1 2025 free cash outflow was mainly funded through a net loan availment of
At end-Q1 2025, Bahri recorded a 12-month trailing Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.31 injuries per million hours worked, up from 0.25 at end-Q1 2024, but an improvement from the 0.42 rate recorded at end-Q4 2024. During the quarter, there were no fatalities across the Company's operations, and no oil spills occurred from vessels owned by Bahri.
Fleet Update
Owned fleet movement | |||||||
Business Units | End- | Additions | Divestments | End- | Delivered in | Purchase secured | |
Oil | 41 | +4 | - 1 | 44 | +3 | +3 | |
Chemicals | 33 | - | - | 33 | - | - | |
Integrated Logistics | 7 | - | - | 7 | - | - | |
Dry Bulk | 12 | +1 | - | 13 | - | - | |
Total | 93 | +5 | -1 | 97 | +3 | +3 | |
In Q1 2025, Bahri strengthened its owned fleet with the addition of five modern second-hand vessels - four VLCCs and one dry bulk carrier - while divesting an older VLCC, resulting in a net addition of four vessels. This resulted in a larger and younger fleet, totaling 97 owned vessels, up from 93 at end-2024 and 88 at end-Q1 2024.
In addition, three other VLCCs acquired during Q1 2025 were commercially deployed in
Bahri's owned fleet is complemented by a fleet of chartered vessels. As of end-Q1 2025, 14 chartered vessels were under long-term leases, all supporting Bahri Chemicals, compared to 16 at end-2024 and 13 at end-Q1 2024.
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BUSINESS UNITS' HIGHLIGHTS
Bahri Oil
SAR million | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Revenue | 1,095 | 1,234 | -11 % |
EBITDA | 599 | 591 | +1 % |
EBITDA margin | 55 % | 48 % | +7pp |
Fleet size | End-Q1 2025 | End-Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Number of owned vessels | 44 | 38 | +6 |
Note: Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding | |||
The oil shipping market in Q1 2025 was initially supported by strong demand and heightened geopolitical tensions, but subsequently saw a downward correction and eventual stabilization as supply and demand dynamics rebalanced. On average, market rates were weaker YoY for the quarter, contributing to an 11% YoY decline in Bahri Oil's Q1 2025 revenue to
Despite revenue headwinds, Bahri Oil delivered a 1% YoY improvement in EBITDA, reaching
On a QoQ basis, Q1 2025 revenue grew by 7% and EBITDA increased by 14%, reflecting volatile but generally higher QoQ freight and TCE rates, as well as increased trading days following the net addition of three VLCCs during the quarter.
Looking ahead, Bahri Oil anticipates continued uncertainty in the VLCC market. Supply-side fundamentals remain favorable, supported by the aging global fleet amid limited newbuild deliveries. The reversal in OPEC+ voluntary production cuts beginning
Bahri Chemicals
SAR million | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Revenue | 696 | 801 | -13 % |
EBITDA | 357 | 449 | -20 % |
EBITDA margin | 51 % | 56 % | -5pp |
Fleet size | End-Q1 2025 | End-Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Number of owned vessels | 33 | 32 | +1 |
Vessels on long-term lease | 14 | 13 | +1 |
Note: Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding | Long-term leases are charter-in agreements for a term of one or more years | |||
Bahri Chemicals recorded Q1 2025 revenue of
The BU likewise recorded QoQ declines in revenue and EBITDA of 7% and 10%, respectively, reflecting the cyclical market downturn, driven by subdued demand from a slowdown in global trade activity.
Although global fleet growth is expected to remain minimal for the rest of 2025, near-term market conditions are anticipated to remain volatile, driven by increased downside risks to demand.
Bahri Integrated Logistics
SAR million | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Revenue | 266 | 193 | +38 % |
EBITDA | 62 | (16) | n.m. |
EBITDA margin | 23 % | -8 % | +31pp |
Fleet size | End-Q1 2025 | End-Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Number of owned vessels | 7 | 7 | - |
Note: Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding | n.m. – not meaningful | |||
Q1 2025 revenue of Bahri Integrated Logistics rose by 38% YoY to
Revenue growth in Bahri Logistics was supported by new contracts involving Ceer Motors, Tesla, Saudi Entertainment Ventures, and Proctor & Gamble, alongside increased capacity and improved utilization of its leased warehouses compared to the prior year. Meanwhile, Bahri Line benefited from the full operation of all of its seven vessels compared to Q1 2024 when two breakbulk carriers underwent drydocking and its new multipurpose vessel was deployed only midway through the quarter.
The BU also achieved a turnaround in earnings, recording Q1 2025 EBITDA of
Compared to Q4 2024, Q1 2025 revenue declined by 15% and EBITDA decreased by 26%, reflecting a seasonally weaker first quarter, particularly for the non-shipping segment.
For the remainder of 2025, Bahri Logistics is looking to complete of its Jeddah Islamic Port bonded zone warehouse, as well as a new agency office in Yanbu to support Bahri Oil operations. Meanwhile, Bahri Line is on track to acquire a second multipurpose vessel to further expand into the project cargo market.
Bahri Dry Bulk
SAR million | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Revenue | 94 | 83 | +13 % |
EBITDA | 29 | 27 | +7 % |
EBITDA margin | 31 % | 32 % | -1pp |
Fleet size | End-Q1 2025 | End-Q1 2024 | Variance (YoY) |
Number of owned vessels | 13 | 11 | +2 |
Note: Numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided due to rounding | |||
Bahri Dry Bulk achieved Q1 2025 revenue growth of 13% YoY, reaching to
On a QoQ basis, Bahri Dry Bulk recorded an 18% decline in revenues, and a 16% decrease in EBITDA, reflecting deepening market weakness, driven by seasonal factors and broader uncertainties that may impact global trade flows.
The BU anticipates overall market sentiment to remain subdued over the near term, and is proactively implementing measures to sustain profitability and enhance operational resilience.
Analyst Call and Earnings Presentation
Bahri will be hosting its analyst call on Monday,
ABOUT BAHRI
Founded in 1978 as the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, Bahri has grown into the Kingdom's leading shipping and logistics company and a global leader in maritime transportation. Headquartered in
Bahri's diversified operations cover the transportation of crude oil, refined products, chemicals, dry bulk and breakbulk cargo, as well as the purchase, sale, chartering, and operation of vessels. The Company also offers integrated logistics solutions, including freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and contract logistics. In 2024, Bahri entered into the seawater desalination industry with the operation of mobile desalination barges.
Bahri's business activities are organized across four core business units – Bahri Oil, Bahri Chemicals, Bahri Dry Bulk, and Bahri Integrated Logistics – supported by the Bahri Ship Management shared services platform. A fifth business unit, Bahri Marine Services, began operations in 2024. Bahri also holds strategic non-controlling equity interests in Petredec Group, National Grain Company, and International Maritime Industries.
Driven by a team of over 4,800 professionals across its onshore and offshore operations, Bahri is deeply committed to advancing Saudi Vision 2030, transforming the Kingdom into a strategic regional shipping hub and logistics gateway, and remaining a vital and responsible leader in the global supply chain.
Bahri Oil
Bahri Oil is one of the world's leading owners and operators of VLCCs and is consistently among the top five VLCC owners globally and represents about 5% of the global VLCC capacity. Bahri Oil's primary cargo load region is the Arabian Gulf market, but the BU also caters to requirements across all major VLCC routes worldwide. Bahri Oil is the exclusive transporter of Saudi Aramco VLCC crude cargos sold on a delivered basis around the world. Saudi Aramco is the world's largest crude oil producer and holds a 20% equity stake in Bahri.
Bahri Chemicals
Bahri Chemicals owns and operates a diverse fleet of tankers that transports a wide array of liquid cargos, including chemicals, clean petroleum products, vegetable oils and biofuels to customers worldwide. The BU's customers include chemical producers, integrated oil companies and refiners, commodity traders and players in the vegetable oil / biofuel markets, with Saudi Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) as its major customers. Bahri Chemicals is actively involved not only in the spot market, but also in contracts of affreightment (COAs) and time charter arrangements, and the sale and purchase of vessels. The BU is incorporated as the National Chemical Carriers Company, and is 80% owned by Bahri Company, with the remaining 20% owned by SABIC.
Bahri Integrated Logistics
Bahri Integrated Logistics is the leading supplier of direct shipping services from
Bahri Dry Bulk
Established in 2010 through a 60/40 joint venture between Bahri and the Arabian Agricultural Services Company, Bahri Dry Bulk is a fully integrated shipowner and operator in the regional and global transportation of dry bulk commodities, with focus on inbound and outbound cargo to and from
Bahri Marine Services
Bahri Marine Services, a newly operationalized business, is pioneering an innovative approach to seawater desalination using floating mobile barges. The business operates with a 20-year guaranteed offtake agreement with the Saudi Water Authority. Construction of three desalination barges began in 2020, with the first barge commencing commercial operation in
Bahri Ship Management
Bahri Ship Management (BSM) started in 1996 to provide a full range of ship management and marine support services for all vessels owned by the Company with the goal of maximizing the fleet's commercial potential. BSM serves as the cornerstone of the Bahri fleet, ensuring all managed vessels are technically sound, seaworthy and crewed by skilled professionals. It oversees operational compliance with international safety standards and maritime regulations, leads the integration of advanced technologies, drives technical innovations to enhance operational performance and efficiency, prepares newly acquired vessels for deployment at sea, and provides essential administrative support to the BUs, ranging from regulatory communications to port clearance documentation.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Non-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) financial measures
Capital expenditures: The sum of additions of property and equipment, projects under construction and intangible assets as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows. Represents the amount of cash spent during the period on maintaining and expanding the long-term asset base of the Company.
EBITDA: Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Calculated by adding back depreciation of property and equipment, depreciation of right of use assets and amortization/derecognition of intangible assets as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows to the sum of operating profit and share of results of equity accounted investees as shown in the Statement of Profit or Loss. Used by the Company to evaluate core earnings performance by excluding items that can be influenced by accounting decisions, tax structures and financing arrangements.
Free cash flow: Free cash flow is defined as the net cash from operating activities less capital expenditure. Capital expenditure is the sum of additions of property and equipment, projects under construction and intangible assets. This measure provides an indication of the cash generated during the period that can be used for dividend payments, paying down debt and leases, increasing cash at hand, and/or for other investing and financing activities.
Net debt: The sum of current and non-current loans and borrowings and lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents, as shown in the Statement of Financial Position. A measure of the amount of financial obligations of Bahri that incur finance costs, including its leases, that would remain after we utilize available cash and cash equivalents.
Net debt / EBITDA: The ratio of end-of-period net debt to EBITDA of the 12 months preceding the end of the period. Provides an indication of the number of years the Company would take to repay its debt from cash earnings if net debt and EBITDA are held constant and may be used to gain insights on the Company's financial health and flexibility and level of reliance on debt. Expressed as a multiple of years.
Shipping and operational terms
Bonded zone: A designated area within a country, such as a warehouse, port or industrial park, where imported goods can be stored, processed or manufactured without being subject to local customs duties or taxes until they are moved into the domestic market.
Breakbulk: Cargo that is packed, bundled or placed in bags, drums, crates or pallets. Each cargo is handled individually rather than in standardized containers or as large, homogenous loads
Charter: A term used in shipping for a contract between a ship owner and a charterer that spells out the terms for the use of a vessel. The charterer is the entity that rents or leases a vessel to transport cargo. The contract can be of different types, such as: a time charter which is a time-bound agreement where a ship owner leases a vessel to a charterer for a fixed period of time, with the charterer free to sail to any port and transport any cargo, subject to legal regulations; a voyage charter for which the charterer leases the vessel for a specific voyage from one port to another; or a bareboat charter where the owner leases the vessel without crew, provisions or any operational assistance. "Charter-in" refers to Bahri being the charterer; while in a "charter-out" arrangement, Bahri is the ship owner. "Chartered vessels" and "chartered fleet" in this document refers to vessels that have been leased by Bahri, contrasted to "owned vessels" and "owned fleet".
Container cargo: Goods or commodities transported in standardized 20-foot or 40-foot steel shipping containers.
Contract logistics: Logistics is defined as the management of moving materials from one location to another. Contract logistics is an arrangement where a company outsources its logistics function to a specialized logistics provider.
Contract of Affreightment: A contract between a ship owner and a cargo owner, in which the ship owner agrees to carry goods for the cargo owner in its ship or to give the cargo owner the use of the whole or part of its ship's cargo-carrying space for the carriage of goods on a specified voyage or voyages or for a specified time. Abbreviated as COA.
Dry bulk: Refers to unpackaged goods shipped in large quantities and are typically homogenous in nature. Examples include grain, coal, sand and iron ore.
Eco vessels: Ships that possess high energy efficiency and low emissions features and equipment to reduce their environmental impact, such as fuel-efficient hull and propeller designs, scrubbers, ballast water treatment system, etc.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate: Measures the number of lost-time injuries per million hours worked. Tracked and reported by Bahri on a trailing 12-month basis.
LPG: Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a flammable hydrocarbon gas mixture mainly of propane and butane. LPG is transported in specially designed gas carriers under moderate pressure or low temperature to maintain its liquid state.
Multipurpose vessel: A ship built to carry a wide range of cargoes. Abbreviated as MPV.
OPEC+: A coalition of oil-producing countries which included the 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 10 other countries, including
Project cargo: Large, complex and high-value pieces of equipment or materials that are typically for specific projects. Examples include engines, construction equipment, trains, and wind turbines.
Roll-on / Roll-off: Refers to the method of loading and unloading of cargo into a vessel, which is by the use of a ramp, or to the vessel that has this equipment, or to the type of cargo that can be loaded and unloaded using this method. Abbreviated as RoRo.
Scrubbers: Exhaust gas cleaning systems that are used to remove harmful substances, such as sulfur dioxide, from the exhaust gas stream of ships, allowing continued compliance with international emissions standards while using high sulfur fuel oil as fuel.
TCE rate: Time Charter Equivalent rate, a key shipping metric that measures the daily earnings of a vessel after deducting voyage-related expenses from voyage revenue. Voyage-related expense includes items such as bunker cost, port fees and canal tolls, and brokerage fees and commissions related to securing charters, for the duration of the voyage, including its fronthaul and backhaul portions. The metric is used to compare profit performance across different chartering arrangements.
Trading days: Refers to the number of days that a vessel is actively available for commercial use, which includes the days when the vessel is sailing with cargo or in ballast, days when it is waiting for cargo but is commercially available, and days when the vessel is under a time charter or voyage charter. A vessel is "in ballast" when it is sailing without cargo (and just carrying ballast water), typically to reposition itself for its next charter or voyage. Days are not counted as trading days if the vessel is undergoing repairs, maintenance or dry-docking, and if it is not actively marketed for commercial use.
Very Large Crude Carrier: A crude oil tanker with a cargo carrying capacity of up to 250,000 tons. Abbreviated as VLCC.
Vision 2030: A blueprint developed by the government of
DISCLAIMER
This document may contain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements, including statements about the beliefs and expectations of Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (the "Company"). These statements are based on, amongst other things, the Company's current plans, estimates and projections, as well as its expectations of external conditions and events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date they are made. As a result of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, a prospective investor should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. The Company is not obliged to, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this presentation whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This communication has been prepared by and is the sole responsibility of the Company. It has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any financial advisor, lead manager, selling agent, receiving bank or underwriter retained by the Company, and is provided for information purposes only. In addition, because this communication is a summary only, it may not contain all material information and it should not form the basis for any investment decision.
The information and opinions herein are believed to be reliable and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, whether express or implied, is made with respect to the fairness, correctness, accuracy, reasonableness, or completeness of the information and the opinions contained herein. There is no obligation to update, modify or amend this communication or to otherwise notify you if any information, opinion, projection, forecast, or estimate set forth herein, changes or subsequently becomes inaccurate.
You are strongly advised to seek your own independent advice in relation to any investment, financial, legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory issues discussed herein. Analyses and opinions contained herein may be based on assumptions that if altered can change the analyses or opinions expressed. Nothing contained herein shall constitute any representation or warranty as to future performance of any financial instrument, credit, currency, rate, or other market or economic measure. Furthermore, past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The Company disclaims liability for any loss arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, this document.
These materials may not be published, distributed, or transmitted and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the explicit written consent of the Company. These materials do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction.
Non-IFRS financial measures
This document includes certain "non-IFRS financial measures", i.e. measures which are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. The measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing understanding of the Company's results and they have been provided as the Company believes they are useful measures for investors. Accordingly, these non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS.
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