Middle Eastern Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over US$100M To Consider
The Middle East stock markets have recently faced downward pressure due to concerns over a potential U.S. economic slowdown, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite these broader market challenges, penny stocks remain an intriguing option for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies with growth potential. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, their appeal lies in the possibility of finding value and resilience among lesser-known names; this article explores three such stocks that stand out for their financial strength.
Name
Share Price
Market Cap
Financial Health Rating
Alarum Technologies (TASE:ALAR)
₪2.439
₪169.12M
★★★★★★
Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) (ADX:SCIDC)
AED0.696
AED423.34M
★★★★★★
Oil Refineries (TASE:ORL)
₪1.026
₪3.19B
★★★★★★
Big Tech 50 R&D-Limited Partnership (TASE:BIGT)
₪1.662
₪17.64M
★★★★★★
Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012)
SAR4.03
SAR1.61B
★★★★★★
Yesil Yapi Endüstrisi (IBSE:YYAPI)
TRY1.57
TRY1.34B
★★★★★☆
Tgi Infrastructures (TASE:TGI)
₪2.078
₪154.48M
★★★★★☆
Loras Holding (IBSE:LRSHO)
TRY2.39
TRY1.8B
★★★★★★
Tectona (TASE:TECT)
₪3.40
₪78.83M
★★★★★★
Peninsula Group (TASE:PEN)
₪2.435
₪541.57M
★★★★☆☆
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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bank Of Sharjah P.J.S.C., along with its subsidiaries, offers commercial and investment banking products and services in the United Arab Emirates with a market capitalization of AED2.94 billion.
Operations: No specific revenue segments are reported for the company.
Market Cap: AED2.94B
Bank Of Sharjah P.J.S.C. presents a mixed picture for investors considering penny stocks in the Middle East. With a market capitalization of AED2.94 billion, it has achieved profitability and demonstrated earnings growth over the past five years, although its recent profitability makes year-on-year comparisons challenging. The bank maintains a moderate assets-to-equity ratio of 10.8x and relies heavily on low-risk customer deposits for funding, with an appropriate loans-to-deposits ratio of 79%. However, challenges include a high level of bad loans at 8.3% and an inexperienced management team with an average tenure of just 0.7 years.
Take a closer look at Bank Of Sharjah P.J.S.C's potential here in our financial health report.
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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Novolog (Pharm-Up 1966) Ltd operates in the healthcare services sector in Israel with a market cap of ₪811.02 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Logistics Division at ₪1.49 billion, supplemented by the Health Services Division with ₪217.10 million and the Digital Division contributing ₪26 million.
Market Cap: ₪811.02M
Novolog (Pharm-Up 1966) Ltd, operating in Israel's healthcare services sector, presents a complex picture for penny stock investors. With a market cap of ₪811.02 million, the company is unprofitable and has seen its losses increase by 24.6% annually over the past five years. Despite being debt-free and having experienced leadership with an average board tenure of 7.5 years, Novolog faces challenges as its short-term assets (₪2.5 billion) fall slightly short of covering its short-term liabilities (₪2.6 billion). The dividend yield of 2.47% is not well-covered by earnings, adding to investor concerns about sustainability.
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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Peninsula Group Ltd, with a market cap of ₪541.57 million, provides credit solutions in Israel.
Operations: The company generates revenue of ₪99.59 million from its financial services segment focused on commercial activities.
Market Cap: ₪541.57M
Peninsula Group Ltd, with a market cap of ₪541.57 million, offers an intriguing option for penny stock investors in the Middle East. The company generates ₪99.59 million from its financial services segment and maintains strong liquidity, with short-term assets (₪1.5 billion) exceeding both short-term (₪985.3 million) and long-term liabilities (₪11.9 million). Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 125.2%, its debt is well-covered by operating cash flow at 24.4%. While earnings growth has been negative recently, the company pays a reliable dividend yield of 6.59% and trades slightly below estimated fair value.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include ADX:BOS TASE:NVLG and TASE:PEN.
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