Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V.

Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V.
Published Jan 13, 2022
13 pages (5354 words) — Published Jan 13, 2022
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Resilient business model, thanks to a diversified product portfolio and solutions, with stronger demand in the main end-industries, evidenced amid the COVID-19 pandemic economic shock. Exposure to volatile paraxylene prices, which could dent Alpek's EBITDA generation. Vertical integration supports Alpek?s stable cost structure, reflecting consistent profitability levels. Exposure to the cyclical petrochemical industry. Solid and leading market position in America for all its products in the polyester (PTA-PET, fibers, and recycled PET production) and plastic-chemicals (Expandable Polystyrene -EPS- production) business units.Disciplined operating and financial performance amid the ongoing pandemic. Revenue mostly coming from the Americas. However, in recent years, the share from Europe and Asia is rising modestly.A highly competitive industry subject to constant changes

  
Brief Excerpt:

...Alpek is still the largest producer in the Americas of purified terephthalic acid (PTA; which is the main raw material for polyethylene terephthalate [PET]), PET, and recycled PET (rPET). In addition, through its plastics and chemicals division, Alpek is also the leading producer in the Americas of expandable...

  
Report Type:

Full Report

Ticker
ALPEHA@MM
Issuer
GICS
Commodity Chemicals (15101010)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Latin America
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