Exploring Three Undiscovered Gems in the Middle East Market

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As most Gulf markets experience gains on hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and a ceasefire in Gaza, the Middle East presents intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on these shifting dynamics. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for those aiming to leverage the region's evolving economic landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The Middle East

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Rimoni IndustriesNA1.42%-1.24%★★★★★★
Sure Global TechNA10.11%15.42%★★★★★★
Qassim CementNA0.78%-14.90%★★★★★★
Payton IndustriesNA5.14%14.54%★★★★★★
Baazeem Trading8.48%-1.74%-2.37%★★★★★★
MOBI Industry18.09%6.66%22.02%★★★★★★
Analyst I.M.S. Investment Management ServicesNA29.00%42.23%★★★★★★
C. Mer Industries96.50%13.91%71.62%★★★★★☆
Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication0.97%37.69%60.25%★★★★★☆
Amir Marketing and Investments in Agriculture25.54%4.63%6.37%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 207 stocks from our Middle Eastern Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Selçuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi (IBSE:SELEC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Selçuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S., along with its subsidiary, functions as a pharmacy depot in Turkey and has a market cap of TRY49.06 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Selçuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi comes from the wholesale of drugs, generating TRY129.94 billion. The company's financial performance can be evaluated through its net profit margin, which provides insight into profitability after accounting for all expenses.

Selçuk Ecza Deposu, a notable player in the healthcare sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 92% over the past year, outpacing the industry average. Despite this growth, recent results highlight challenges with a net loss of TRY 321.48 million for Q2 2025 compared to a profit last year. The company’s debt management appears strong, with its debt-to-equity ratio dropping from 28.6% to 6.8% over five years and cash exceeding total debt levels. However, free cash flow remains negative despite robust sales figures reaching TRY 36 billion in Q2 alone.

IBSE:SELEC Debt to Equity as at Oct 2025

Gold Bond Group (TASE:GOLD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gold Bond Group Ltd. specializes in providing storage, conveyance, and logistical solutions for cargoes and containers with a market capitalization of ₪826.42 million.

Operations: Gold Bond Group Ltd. generates revenue primarily from Free Activities (₪89.80 million), FCL Terminal Operations (₪68.95 million), LCL Terminal Operations (₪53.97 million), and Ecommerce Activity (₪14.88 million).

Gold Bond Group, a promising player in the Middle East, has seen its debt to equity ratio drop significantly from 17.6% to 2.8% over five years, indicating strong financial management. Despite a yearly earnings decline of 7.9%, recent performance is encouraging with a robust annual earnings growth of 40.6%, outpacing the infrastructure sector's average growth of 5.5%. Recent reports show sales for Q2 at ILS 62.79 million, up from ILS 43.1 million last year, and net income rising to ILS 6.38 million from ILS 5.94 million, highlighting its potential for continued success in the region's market landscape.

TASE:GOLD Debt to Equity as at Oct 2025

More Provident Funds (TASE:MPP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: More Provident Funds Ltd. manages provident and pension funds in Israel with a market cap of ₪1.93 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Provident Sector (₪539.64 million) and Pension segment (₪31.73 million).

More Provident Funds, a financial entity in the Middle East, demonstrates robust performance with earnings growth of 42% over the past year. The company's interest payments are well covered by EBIT, showing a coverage ratio of 13.5 times. Over five years, its debt to equity ratio has improved from 104% to 70%, indicating prudent financial management. Recent results highlight revenue of ILS 150.87 million for Q2 2025 compared to ILS 119.86 million last year, with net income rising from ILS 8.27 million to ILS 16.71 million during the same period, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profitability gains amidst market volatility.

TASE:MPP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2025

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