Middle Eastern Penny Stocks Under US$500M Market Cap: 3 Hidden Gems

Amidst a backdrop of mixed performances across Middle Eastern stock markets, with Saudi Arabia's bourse experiencing extended losses due to weak earnings, the region continues to present intriguing investment opportunities. Investing in penny stocks—though a term that may seem outdated—remains relevant for those seeking growth in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer surprising value and potential stability when backed by strong financial health; this article will explore three such promising options within the Middle East.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
Alarum Technologies (TASE:ALAR)	₪2.404	₪166.7M	★★★★★★
Oil Refineries (TASE:ORL)	₪1.058	₪3.29B	★★★★★★
Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012)	SAR4.15	SAR1.67B	★★★★★★
Yesil Yapi Endüstrisi (IBSE:YYAPI)	TRY1.43	TRY1.22B	★★★★★☆
Tgi Infrastructures (TASE:TGI)	₪2.367	₪175.97M	★★★★★☆
Hub Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:HUBVC)	TRY1.83	TRY512.4M	★★★★★★
Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC)	AED2.28	AED9.69B	★★★★★☆
Peninsula Group (TASE:PEN)	₪2.399	₪533.56M	★★★★☆☆
Orad (TASE:ORAD)	₪0.768	₪71.66M	★★★★★★
Gilat Telecom Global (TASE:GLTL)	₪0.695	₪47.7M	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 90 stocks from our Middle Eastern Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmesi (IBSE:BRMEN)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmesi A.S. operates in the textile industry and has a market cap of TRY207.52 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived entirely from its textile manufacturing segment, amounting to TRY87.15 million.

Market Cap: TRY207.52M

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmesi, operating in the textile industry, has a market cap of TRY207.52 million with revenues of TRY87.15 million. The company remains unprofitable but has managed to reduce its losses over the past five years by 8.4% annually and maintains a stable cash runway for over three years due to positive free cash flow growth. Despite high net debt to equity ratio at 155.8%, short-term and long-term liabilities are covered by assets, indicating financial stability in operations amidst volatility challenges and negative return on equity (-134.84%). The board is experienced with an average tenure of 3.1 years.

• Take a closer look at Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmesi's potential here in our financial health report.
• Gain insights into Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmesi's historical outcomes by reviewing our past performance report.

Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Thob Al Aseel Company engages in the development, import, export, wholesale, and retail of fabrics and readymade clothes with a market cap of SAR1.67 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from two segments: Thobs, contributing SAR391.02 million, and Fabrics, accounting for SAR120.65 million.

Market Cap: SAR1.67B

Thob Al Aseel, with a market cap of SAR1.67 billion, generates significant revenue from its Thobs (SAR391.02 million) and Fabrics (SAR120.65 million) segments. The company showcases high-quality past earnings with an improved net profit margin of 16.4%, up from 13.5% last year, and has seen a notable earnings growth of 17.7% over the past year, surpassing industry averages while remaining debt-free with strong asset coverage for liabilities. However, its dividend yield of 4.56% is not well supported by current earnings, and the board's average tenure suggests limited experience at just under two years.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Thob Al Aseel with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Gain insights into Thob Al Aseel's past trends and performance with our report on the company's historical track record.

Molan Steel (SASE:9553)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Molan Steel Company produces and supplies steel products to the construction and steel fabrication industries in Saudi Arabia and internationally, with a market cap of SAR88.31 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of SAR85.58 million from its wholesale miscellaneous segment.

Market Cap: SAR88.31M

Molan Steel, with a market cap of SAR88.31 million, operates in the steel industry and has generated SAR85.58 million in revenue from its wholesale miscellaneous segment. Despite being unprofitable with a negative return on equity of -14.95%, the company maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 30.4%. It faces high volatility, with weekly fluctuations greater than 75% of Saudi stocks, but shareholders have not experienced significant dilution over the past year. Molan Steel's short-term assets cover both short-term and long-term liabilities comfortably, although its cash runway is limited if free cash flow continues to decline at historical rates.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Molan Steel stock in this financial health report.
• Learn about Molan Steel's historical performance here.

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