As geopolitical tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE impact Gulf markets, investors are closely monitoring regional indices for signs of stability. Despite these challenges, opportunities remain for those willing to explore lesser-known segments of the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials. This article highlights three noteworthy penny stocks in the Middle East that combine balance sheet strength with promising prospects.
| Name | Share Price | Market Cap | Rewards & Risks |
| Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012) | SAR3.29 | SAR1.32B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis > |
| Alarum Technologies (TASE:ALAR) | ₪2.75 | ₪197.21M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| E7 Group PJSC (ADX:E7) | AED1.03 | AED2.12B | ✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis > |
| Sharjah Insurance Company P.S.C (ADX:SICO) | AED1.52 | AED228M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis > |
| Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC (ADX:AWNIC) | AED3.50 | AED724.5M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Arabian Pipes (SASE:2200) | SAR4.54 | SAR914M | ✅ 3 ⚠️ 0 View Analysis > |
| Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance (P.S.C.) (DFM:DNIR) | AED3.25 | AED384.62M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis > |
| Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) | AED3.54 | AED14.97B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) (ADX:SCIDC) | AED0.85 | AED503.03M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis > |
| Tgi Infrastructures (TASE:TGI) | ₪2.577 | ₪202.29M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis > |
Click here to see the full list of 81 stocks from our Middle Eastern Penny Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Fitaihi Holding Group operates in Saudi Arabia, offering gold, jewelry, and luxury products, with a market cap of SAR731.50 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its commercial activity segment, amounting to SAR46.67 million.
Market Cap: SAR731.5M
Fitaihi Holding Group, operating in Saudi Arabia's gold, jewelry, and luxury products sector with a market cap of SAR731.50 million, faces challenges as its third-quarter sales declined to SAR11.24 million from SAR12.79 million the previous year, resulting in a net loss of SAR1.87 million. Despite being debt-free and having strong short-term asset coverage over liabilities (SAR108.8M vs SAR11.1M), the company struggles with declining earnings and profit margins (17% down from 31.9%). While dividends were recently affirmed at SAR0.025 per share, the company's return on equity remains low at 1.7%.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Al-Modawat Specialized Medical Company operates a general hospital in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia and has a market cap of SAR327.75 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Medical Services, amounting to SAR85.43 million, and Pharmaceutical Products, contributing SAR5.38 million.
Market Cap: SAR327.75M
Al-Modawat Specialized Medical Company, with a market cap of SAR327.75 million, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 22% over the past year, surpassing the healthcare industry average. The company’s financial health is reinforced by having more cash than total debt and well-covered interest payments. Despite a high level of non-cash earnings and stable weekly volatility, its net profit margins have slightly decreased from last year. Recent expansions in their hospital facilities could potentially drive future growth. However, dividends remain modest at SAR0.01 per share and are not well covered by earnings or free cash flows.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Avrot Industries Ltd specializes in the lining and coating of steel pipes in Israel, with a market cap of ₪180.70 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from coating and wrapping of steel pipes at ₪77.47 million, followed by plastic pipe manufacturing at ₪34.74 million, and subcontractor activities in water and sewage infrastructure generating ₪21.12 million.
Market Cap: ₪180.7M
Avrot Industries Ltd, with a market cap of ₪180.70 million, recently achieved profitability, marking significant progress in its financial journey. The company's revenue streams are diverse, with substantial income from coating and wrapping steel pipes and plastic pipe manufacturing. Avrot's debt management is strong; operating cash flow covers 55.1% of its debt while interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 5.6x coverage. Although the stock has experienced high volatility over the past year, its weekly volatility has decreased significantly. The board is seasoned with an average tenure of 4.1 years, enhancing governance stability.
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