Ajman Bank PJSC And 2 Other Hidden Gems In The Middle East Market

The Middle East market is experiencing a mixed landscape, with Saudi Arabia's stock index slipping due to weaker corporate earnings, while Egypt's benchmark index hits new record highs amid economic optimism and declining inflation. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be crucial for navigating the shifting tides of regional markets.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The Middle East

Click here to see the full list of 221 stocks from our Middle Eastern Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Ajman Bank PJSC (DFM:AJMANBANK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ajman Bank PJSC is a financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and government entities in the United Arab Emirates with a market capitalization of AED4.01 billion.

Operations: Ajman Bank's revenue streams primarily include Treasury (AED139.57 million), Consumer Banking (AED302.69 million), and Wholesale Banking (AED395.46 million).

Ajman Bank PJSC, a smaller player in the Middle East financial scene, has shown resilience with total assets of AED26.6 billion and equity at AED3.2 billion. The bank’s deposits stand at AED20.8 billion against loans of AED14.8 billion, indicating a solid deposit base with 89% low-risk funding primarily from customer deposits. Despite becoming profitable recently, Ajman Bank faces challenges with a high non-performing loan ratio of 9.8%, coupled with a low bad loan allowance at 46%. Its P/E ratio is an attractive 9.3x compared to the broader AE market's 13.2x, suggesting potential undervaluation amidst its ongoing digital transformation efforts led by new fintech leadership.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Ajman Bank PJSC stock in this health report.

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Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ALTNY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi specializes in motion control, unmanned systems, stealth technology, weaponry, and ammunition destruction and production systems with a market capitalization of TRY18.25 billion.

Operations: Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi generates revenue primarily from its Defense Industry Systems segment, amounting to TRY1.96 billion. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on this core revenue stream, which plays a significant role in its overall market presence.

Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi, a nimble player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, shows promising growth with earnings surging 86.7% over the past year, outpacing industry growth of 6.3%. Despite its volatile share price recently, its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 25.6x remains attractive compared to the industry average of 54.8x. The company reported TRY 637.41 million in sales for Q1 2025, significantly up from TRY 440.15 million a year ago, and turned around from a net loss to a net income of TRY 62.57 million this quarter while maintaining satisfactory debt levels at a net debt to equity ratio of just 3.5%.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Altinay Savunma Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi's's past performance.

Najran Cement (SASE:3002)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Najran Cement Company is involved in the manufacture and sale of cement products within Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR1.37 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its cement manufacturing operations, with sales amounting to SAR531.62 million.

Najran Cement, a notable player in the Middle East's cement industry, has been making strides with its financial management. The company recently secured an extension on a SAR 193 million long-term loan with Al Rajhi Bank, stretching the term to November 2031. This move reflects improved financial solvency, marked by a debt-to-asset ratio at a historic low of 9.3%. Despite earnings declining by an average of 22.6% annually over five years, recent performance shows promise with earnings growing by 53.6% last year and surpassing industry averages. Its net debt to equity stands at a satisfactory 13.2%, indicating prudent leverage management.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Najran Cement's health report.

• Learn about Najran Cement's historical performance.

Summing It All Up

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