As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence market dynamics, many Gulf markets have seen a retreat, with indices such as Dubai's main share index and Abu Dhabi's index experiencing declines. Despite these challenges, the search for undiscovered gems remains crucial, as identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can provide valuable opportunities even amidst broader market volatility.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The Middle East
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBI Industry | 6.50% | 5.60% | 24.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Alf Meem Yaa for Medical Supplies and Equipment | NA | 17.03% | 18.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| Baazeem Trading | 8.48% | -2.02% | -2.70% | ★★★★★★ |
| 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% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Waja | 23.81% | 98.44% | 14.54% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Saudi Chemical Holding | 79.49% | 16.57% | 44.01% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Taaleem Holdings PJSC (DFM:TAALEEM)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Taaleem Holdings PJSC is a company that provides and invests in education services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED3.79 billion.
Operations: Revenue for Taaleem primarily comes from school operations, amounting to AED1.05 billion.
Taaleem Holdings PJSC, a nimble player in the UAE's education sector, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 16.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 6.7%. With sales for Q2 2025 reaching AED 343.74 million compared to AED 282.54 million previously, revenue and net income figures also showed positive trends at AED 20.1 million and AED 92.02 million respectively for the quarter ended February 28, though net income was slightly lower than last year's same period at AED 92.19 million. The company's debt-to-equity ratio has risen from 19.9% to a more leveraged position of 29.1%, yet its interest obligations are comfortably covered by EBIT at nearly fifty times over—demonstrating financial resilience amidst strategic expansion efforts targeting premium segments despite potential margin pressures from higher costs associated with these initiatives.
Ackerstein Group (TASE:ACKR)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Ackerstein Group Ltd is involved in production, infrastructure, construction, and development activities in Israel and the United States, with a market capitalization of ₪2.55 billion.
Operations: Ackerstein Group's revenue primarily comes from its Engineering Segment, generating ₪560.42 million, followed by the Industry Sector at ₪289.34 million and the Real Estate Sector at ₪47.92 million. The Industry Sector Abroad contributes an additional ₪57.57 million to the total revenue stream.
Ackerstein Group, a notable player in the Middle East's basic materials sector, showcases impressive financial health with earnings growth of 48.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -6.7%. The company's interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 50.8 times, indicating strong operational efficiency. A significant one-off gain of ₪62.3 million impacted its recent financial results, highlighting some volatility in earnings quality. Over five years, Ackerstein has reduced its debt to equity ratio from 43.3% to a satisfactory 12%, reflecting prudent debt management strategies amidst a highly volatile share price environment recently observed over three months.
Y.D. More Investments (TASE:MRIN)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Y.D. More Investments Ltd is a privately owned investment manager with a market capitalization of ₪1.77 billion, focusing on various financial management services.
Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include management of provident and pension funds, generating ₪540.82 million, and mutual fund management with revenues of ₪231.26 million. Investment portfolio management contributes an additional ₪34.40 million in revenue.
Y.D. More Investments, a nimble player in the Middle East market, has shown robust growth with earnings up 38.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 28.5%. The company's net income for Q1 2025 surged to ILS 31.62 million from ILS 17.11 million a year prior, while revenue climbed to ILS 230.15 million compared to last year's ILS 188.26 million. Despite a volatile share price recently, Y.D.'s debt-to-equity ratio rose from just 0.3% to an elevated level of 62.7% over five years, indicating increased leverage but also potential for strategic expansion and investment opportunities in its sector.
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