GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) - Stock Price, News & Analysis

GFH Stock Overview

An Islamic wholesale investment bank, provides investment advisory and transaction services in GCC countries, MENA region, Asia, North America, and internationally. More details

GFH fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation	3/6
Future Growth	1/6
Past Performance	3/6
Financial Health	2/6
Dividends	2/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (10.8x) is below the KW market (14.6x)

Earnings have grown 17.3% per year over the past 5 years

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Risk Analysis

Shareholders have been diluted in the past year

Unstable dividend track record

GFH Financial Group BSC Competitors

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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for GFH Financial Group BSC
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	د.ك0.10
52 Week High	د.ك0.11
52 Week Low	د.ك0.075
Beta	0.56
11 Month Change	2.00%
3 Month Change	0%
1 Year Change	30.60%
33 Year Change	12.66%
5 Year Change	50.40%
Change since IPO	-95.05%

Recent updates

Shareholder Returns

	GFH	KW Capital Markets	KW Market
7D	-3.8%	-0.6%	0.9%
1Y	30.6%	39.9%	10.8%

Return vs Industry: GFH underperformed the KW Capital Markets industry which returned 39.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: GFH exceeded the KW Market which returned 10.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is GFH's price volatile compared to industry and market?
GFH volatility
GFH Average Weekly Movement	3.4%
Capital Markets Industry Average Movement	5.1%
Market Average Movement	4.6%
10% most volatile stocks in KW Market	13.0%
10% least volatile stocks in KW Market	2.0%

Stable Share Price: GFH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the KW market.

Volatility Over Time: GFH's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

Founded	Employees	CEO	Website
1999	n/a	Hisham Al Rayes	gfh.com

GFH Financial Group BSC, an Islamic wholesale investment bank, provides investment advisory and transaction services in GCC countries, MENA region, Asia, North America, and internationally. It operates through Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Proprietary and Treasury segments. The Investment Banking segment offers private equity and asset management services; and Islamic asset-backed and equity capital markets, Islamic financial advisory, and mid-sized mergers and acquisition transaction services.

GFH Financial Group BSC Fundamentals Summary

How do GFH Financial Group BSC's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
GFH fundamental statistics
Market cap	د.ك367.74m
Earnings (TTM)	د.ك34.46m
Revenue (TTM)	د.ك208.25m

10.8x

P/E Ratio

1.8x

P/S Ratio

Is GFH overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
GFH income statement (TTM)
Revenue	US$676.22m
Cost of Revenue	US$0
Gross Profit	US$676.22m
Other Expenses	US$564.33m
Earnings	US$111.89m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)	0.031
Gross Margin	100.00%
Net Profit Margin	16.55%
Debt/Equity Ratio	502.0%

How did GFH perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.0%

Current Dividend Yield

53%

Payout Ratio

GFH Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

GFH Financial Group BSC Competitors

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د.ك437.3m

KWSE:TAMINV

د.ك190.0m

KWSE:GIH

د.ك269.5m

KWSE:NOOR

د.ك134.9m

Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

Saudi Education Fund agreed to acquire Britus Education from GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH).

Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.007 (vs US$0.007 in 3Q 2023)

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 07, 2024

Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.009 (vs US$0.009 in 2Q 2023)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) acquired an additional 12.50% stake in GBCORP B.S.C. (c).

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 12, 2024

Recent updates

Saudi Education Fund agreed to acquire Britus Education from GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH).

Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.007 (vs US$0.007 in 3Q 2023)

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 07, 2024

Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.009 (vs US$0.009 in 2Q 2023)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) acquired an additional 12.50% stake in GBCORP B.S.C. (c).

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 12, 2024

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.008 (vs US$0.007 in 1Q 2023)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) acquired 12.3% stake in Seef Properties B.S.C. (BAX:SEEF).

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

High number of new directors

Upcoming dividend of US$0.016 per share

GFH Financial Group Appoints Zayed R. Alzayani as the Chairman of the Board of Its Subsidiary Roebuck

Upcoming dividend of US$0.016 per share

Investrade Company B.S.C.(C) acquired 53% stake in Areen Park Hotel and The land of Paradise Waterpark from GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH).

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 14, 2024

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

Dividend of US$0.016 announced

Dividend of US$0.016 announced

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.03 (vs US$0.026 in FY 2022)

GFH Financial Group BSC Proposes Distribution of Dividend for the Year Ending 31 December 2023, Payable on 9 April 2024

GFH Financial Group BSC, Annual General Meeting, Mar 17, 2024

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. Announces Change in Group Chief Treasury & Financial Institutions

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. Announces Group CFO Changes

Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.007 (vs US$0.007 in 3Q 2022)

Big SKY Funds, LLC and GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) acquired Three Single-tenant Medical Outpatient Buildings in the Houston, Texas.

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 14, 2023

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.009 (vs US$0.007 in 2Q 2022)

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$0.016 per share at 6.4% yield

Upcoming dividend of US$0.016 per share at 6.8% yield

GFH Financial Group BSC Recommends Dividend for the Year Ending 31 December 2022, Payable on 12 April 2023

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.027 (vs US$0.025 in FY 2021)

GFH Financial Group BSC, Annual General Meeting, Mar 19, 2023

GFH Financial Group BSC acquired a majority share in Big Sky Asset Management LLC.

GFH Financial Group BSC acquired a majority share in Big Sky Asset Management LLC.

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 09, 2023

High number of new directors

GFH Financial Group BSC Announces the Resignation of Alia Alfalasi as Director

Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.007 (vs US$0.007 in 3Q 2021)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) and Big SKY Funds, LLC acquired Portfolio of 11 assets located in California, Texas, Maryland and Louisiana for approximately $400 million.

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) and Big SKY Funds, LLC acquired Portfolio of 11 assets located in California, Texas, Maryland and Louisiana for approximately $400 million.

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 09, 2022

Gfh Financial Group Bsc Announces Appointment of Mr. Bhaskar Mehta as Chief Risk Officer

Gfh Financial Group Bsc Announces Appointment of Mr. Bhaskar Mehta as Chief Risk Officer

GFH Financial Group BSC Announces Resignation of Abesh Chatterjee as Head of Risk Management

Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.007 (vs US$0.007 in 2Q 2021)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) and Student Quarters Blue Sky LP acquired Student Housing Portfolio in Texas, Michigan and Missouri.

GFH Financial Group BSC to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 10, 2022

GFH Financial Group BSC Announces Board Changes

First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.005 (vs US$0.005 in 1Q 2021)

GFH Financial Group BSC (KWSE:GFH) agreed to acquire majority stake in SQ Asset Management.

High number of new directors

GFH Financial Group BSC Announces the Resignation of the Board Member Jassim Alseddiqi, Effective April 4, 2022

GFH Financial Group BSC Approves Cash Dividend

Upcoming dividend of US$0.012 per share

Upcoming dividend of US$0.012 per share

Upcoming dividend of US$0.012 per share