Undiscovered Gems in Middle East Stocks for September 2025

As most Gulf markets experience a dip due to weak oil prices, with indices in Saudi Arabia and Dubai retreating, investors are keenly observing the region’s economic landscape for potential opportunities. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability amidst fluctuating market conditions and economic reforms.

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC

10.97%

10.37%

3.14%

★★★★★★

Baazeem Trading

8.48%

-1.74%

-2.37%

★★★★★★

MOBI Industry

6.50%

5.60%

24.00%

★★★★★★

Sure Global Tech

NA

11.95%

18.65%

★★★★★★

Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology

1.94%

16.33%

21.26%

★★★★★★

Nofoth Food Products

NA

15.75%

27.63%

★★★★★★

Najran Cement

14.76%

-3.67%

-26.79%

★★★★★★

Qassim Cement

0.30%

0.78%

-14.65%

★★★★★☆

National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)

NA

14.58%

25.09%

★★★★★☆

Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication

0.97%

37.69%

60.25%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 200 stocks from our Middle Eastern Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here’s a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC operates in the construction, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of commercial and military ships and vessels in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED1.61 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC comes from its New Build and Engineering segment, generating AED1.05 billion, followed by Military Repairs and Maintenance at AED161.75 million. The Small Boats and Mission Systems segments contribute less significantly to the overall revenue.

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) stands out with its robust financials and strategic contracts. Despite a recent net loss of AED 0.821 million in Q2 2025, the company secured a lucrative AED 7 billion contract for missile boats with Kuwait, showcasing its industry clout. Over five years, ADSB’s debt-to-equity ratio has impressively decreased from 149.9% to 43.5%, indicating prudent financial management. With earnings growth at an impressive 24% last year, it outpaced the Aerospace & Defense sector’s -2.7%. The price-to-earnings ratio of 30x is notably lower than the industry average of 54x, suggesting potential value for investors.

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