Middle East Hidden Treasures Three Promising Stocks To Watch

The Middle East stock markets have been experiencing mixed performances, influenced by optimism surrounding potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and fluctuating oil prices. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can navigate the current economic landscape effectively.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The Middle East

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IZDEMIR Enerji Elektrik Uretim (IBSE:IZENR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IZDEMIR Enerji Elektrik Uretim A.S. is engaged in the production and sale of electricity generated from coal, with a market capitalization of TRY23.73 billion.

Operations: IZDEMIR Enerji generates revenue primarily from its non-regulated utility segment, amounting to TRY7.08 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage costs effectively within this segment.

IZENR's recent performance paints an intriguing picture, with earnings surging by 3183.8% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Electric Utilities industry growth of 15%. Despite a TRY239.2 million one-off loss impacting its financials, net income for the third quarter reached TRY548.85 million compared to TRY154.71 million last year. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 3.8%, and interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 32.7 times coverage, indicating solid financial health amidst fluctuating sales figures and strategic capital expenditures like those seen in September's TRY735.9 million outlay.

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Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Thob Al Aseel Company engages in the development, import, export, wholesale, and retail of fabrics and readymade clothes with a market capitalization of SAR1.33 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from the Thobs segment, generating SAR369.43 million, followed by the Fabrics segment at SAR129.35 million.

Thob Al Aseel, a nimble player in the luxury sector, reported third-quarter sales of SAR 81 million, slightly up from SAR 78.56 million last year, with net income rising to SAR 5.99 million from SAR 5.59 million. Over nine months, sales reached SAR 393.84 million against last year’s SAR 406.16 million; however, net income improved to SAR 78.24 million from SAR 72.31 million previously noted for its robust earnings growth of 7%, surpassing industry averages and trading at an attractive value below estimated fair value by about half its worth while remaining debt-free with high-quality earnings and positive cash flow contributing to its stable financial health.

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• Learn about Thob Al Aseel's historical performance.

Gad-Dairies (Marketing 1992) (TASE:GAD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Gad-Dairies (Marketing 1992) Ltd. focuses on producing packaged food with a specialization in dairy products, and it has a market cap of ₪1.22 billion.

Operations: Gad-Dairies generates revenue primarily from the retail sector and the professional field, with sales of ₪403.73 million and ₪285.74 million, respectively.

Gad-Dairies, a prominent player in Israel's dairy sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 53% over the past year, outpacing the food industry's average. Despite its high net debt to equity ratio of 84.8%, interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 27 times. The company recently completed an IPO raising ILS 280 million and announced a dividend of ILS 0.16 per share for December. Collaborating with Remilk, Gad is launching "The New Milk," tapping into innovative dairy alternatives that meet kosher dietary needs while maintaining traditional taste and texture, signaling potential market expansion opportunities.

• Take a closer look at Gad-Dairies (Marketing 1992)'s potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Gad-Dairies (Marketing 1992)'s past trends and performance with our Past report.

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