Middle East Small Caps Including Saudi Reinsurance with Promising Potential

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02-07-2025

Amidst a backdrop of cautious investor sentiment and profit-taking in the Gulf markets, small-cap stocks in the Middle East have been navigating a challenging landscape as regional indices experience fluctuations. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires careful consideration of their resilience to market volatility and potential for growth within sectors poised to benefit from economic shifts.
Name
Debt To Equity
Revenue Growth
Earnings Growth
Health Rating
Baazeem Trading
8.48%
-2.02%
-2.70%
★★★★★★
Terminal X Online
17.70%
12.39%
35.35%
★★★★★★
Alf Meem Yaa for Medical Supplies and Equipment
NA
17.03%
18.37%
★★★★★★
MOBI Industry
6.50%
5.60%
24.00%
★★★★★★
Sure Global Tech
NA
11.95%
18.65%
★★★★★★
Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology
2.07%
16.18%
21.11%
★★★★★★
Nofoth Food Products
NA
15.75%
27.63%
★★★★★★
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)
NA
14.55%
29.05%
★★★★★☆
National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels
19.25%
0.67%
4.89%
★★★★☆☆
Saudi Chemical Holding
79.49%
16.57%
44.01%
★★★★☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Saudi Reinsurance Company offers a range of reinsurance products across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and globally with a market capitalization of SAR 5.89 billion.
Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from its Property and Casualty segment, contributing SAR 1.16 billion, and Life and Health segment at SAR 47.11 million. It also benefits from unallocated investment income calculated using the effective interest rate amounting to SAR 76.78 million.
Saudi Reinsurance, a relatively small player in the insurance sector, has shown notable financial resilience. Its earnings surged by 229.9% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of -16.7%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio climbed to 2.7% from 0% over five years, indicating increased leverage but manageable levels given its cash position exceeding total debt. Despite shareholder dilution last year, Saudi Re's price-to-earnings ratio of 12.3x suggests it trades at a favorable value compared to the broader SA market's 21.5x benchmark. Recent board appointments could also signal strategic shifts aimed at sustaining growth momentum.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: The Gold Bond Group Ltd. provides storage, conveyance, and logistical solutions for cargoes and containers, with a market cap of ₪879.98 million.
Operations: Gold Bond Group generates revenue primarily from Free Activities (₪87.01 million), FCL Terminal Operations (₪57.60 million), LCL Terminal Operations (₪49.63 million), and Ecommerce Activity (₪13.65 million).
Gold Bond Group's recent performance showcases a promising trajectory. Over the past year, earnings surged by 24.9%, outpacing the Infrastructure industry's growth of 9.6%. Despite a historical annual decline of 5.2% over five years, their debt to equity ratio impressively shrank from 15.3% to just 3%. The company reported first-quarter sales of ILS 57.87 million, up from ILS 43.29 million the previous year, with net income climbing to ILS 7.44 million from ILS 6.66 million and basic earnings per share rising to ILS 1.85 from ILS 1.65, indicating strong financial health and operational efficiency in recent quarters.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Neto Malinda Trading Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing, importing, marketing, and distribution of kosher food products with a market cap of ₪2.77 billion.
Operations: Neto Malinda Trading generates revenue through three primary segments: Import (₪2.02 billion), Local Market (₪2.19 billion), and Neto Group Factories (₪0.75 billion).
Neto Malinda Trading, a promising player in the Middle East market, has shown robust financial health with high-quality earnings and a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.2x, undercutting the IL market average of 15.7x. The company's interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 33.6x, indicating strong operational efficiency. Over the past year, earnings surged by 137%, significantly outpacing the food industry's growth rate of 91.8%. Recent financial results highlight a rise in sales to ILS 1.3 billion from ILS 1.14 billion and net income climbing to ILS 53.94 million from ILS 30.38 million year-on-year, reflecting solid performance momentum.
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Companies discussed in this article include SASE:8200 TASE:GOLD and TASE:NTML.
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