Undiscovered Gems in Middle East Stocks to Explore May 2025
As the Middle Eastern markets navigate a volatile landscape, characterized by Saudi Arabia's stock index experiencing its worst session in six weeks and UAE indices settling lower, investors are increasingly cautious amid global fiscal uncertainties and fluctuating oil exports. In such a climate, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with robust fundamentals and growth potential that can withstand external pressures and capitalize on regional opportunities.
Name
Debt To Equity
Revenue Growth
Earnings Growth
Health Rating
Alf Meem Yaa for Medical Supplies and Equipment
NA
17.03%
18.37%
★★★★★★
MOBI Industry
6.50%
5.60%
24.00%
★★★★★★
Baazeem Trading
6.93%
-1.88%
-2.38%
★★★★★★
Nofoth Food Products
NA
14.41%
31.88%
★★★★★★
Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology
2.07%
16.18%
21.11%
★★★★★★
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)
NA
14.55%
29.05%
★★★★★☆
MIA Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi
14.46%
58.05%
72.63%
★★★★★☆
Amanat Holdings PJSC
11.28%
31.80%
1.00%
★★★★★☆
Waja
23.81%
98.44%
14.54%
★★★★☆☆
National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels
19.25%
0.67%
4.89%
★★★★☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Response Plus Holding PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, provides healthcare services in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, with a market capitalization of AED930 million.
Operations: Revenue for Response Plus Holding PJSC comes primarily from its healthcare facilities and services, totaling AED456.52 million. The company's financial performance is highlighted by a net profit margin that reflects its operational efficiency within the sector.
Response Plus Holding PJSC, a promising player in the healthcare sector, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 8.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 6.5%. The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 17.4x, which is attractive compared to the industry average of 18.9x. With interest payments well covered by EBIT (23.5x), financial stability appears solid. Recent news highlights a dividend distribution of AED 20 million for fiscal year-end 2024, reflecting confidence in its financial health and rewarding shareholders with AED 0.10 per share—10% of its share capital—indicating strong shareholder value commitment.
Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Response Plus Holding PJSC.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Ackerstein Group Ltd operates in the production, infrastructure, construction, and development sectors across Israel and the United States, with a market capitalization of ₪2.13 billion.
Operations: Ackerstein Group Ltd generates revenue primarily from its Engineering Segment (₪546.20 million) and Industry Sector (₪266.31 million), with additional contributions from the Real Estate Sector (₪47.48 million) and Industry Sector Abroad (₪58.74 million).
In the Middle East's dynamic market, Ackerstein Group stands out with its impressive financial performance. Over the past year, earnings surged by 32%, notably surpassing the Basic Materials industry's modest 1.3% growth. The company's debt management is commendable, with a significant reduction in its debt-to-equity ratio from 46.6% to just 8.5% over five years, and a net debt-to-equity ratio at a satisfactory 2.1%. Recent results show sales climbing to ₪230 million for Q1 2025 from ₪194 million last year, while net income increased to ₪21 million compared to ₪15 million previously, reflecting strong operational efficiency despite recent volatility in share price and one-off gains impacting past earnings.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Y.D. More Investments Ltd is a privately owned investment manager with a market capitalization of ₪1.40 billion.
Operations: Y.D. More generates revenue primarily from the management of provident and pension funds, contributing ₪515.23 million, followed by mutual fund management at ₪214.96 million. The investment portfolio management segment adds another ₪32.47 million to its revenue streams.
Y.D. More Investments, a noteworthy player in the Middle East, has demonstrated robust financial performance with earnings growing 29.5% annually over the past five years. The net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 19.6%, indicating prudent financial management, while interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 47 times coverage. Recent results show revenue climbing to ILS 785 million from ILS 650 million year-on-year, and net income reaching ILS 78 million compared to ILS 66 million previously. Basic earnings per share rose to ILS 1.1 from ILS 0.93, reflecting solid operational efficiency and growth potential in its market segment.
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