Risk factor
Weak & very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wataniya Insurance Company provides a comprehensive range of insurance products and services across the Saudi Arabian market. The firm organizes its operations into distinct segments, including Marine, Property, Motor, Engineering, Accident & Liability, Extended Warranty, and Term Life. Its extensive product portfolio includes various motor insurance solutions. For general accident and casualty needs, it offers policies covering fidelity guarantees, money, personal accidents, public liability, work injury compensation, medical malpractice, burglary, glass breakage, business all-risk, business travel, and exhibition coverage. Furthermore, Wataniya provides liability insurance, encompassing general third-party liability, product liability, workers' compensation/employer's liability, and professional indemnity. Marine-related offerings include land transit, marine cargo, and marine hull insurance, alongside robust employee benefits packages. Engineering insurance covers diverse risks such as contractor all-risk, construction, mechanical and electrical failures, contractors' plant and machinery, electronic equipment, erection all-risk, machinery breakdown, and deterioration of stock. Property insurance options feature property all-risk, fire and lightning, household comprehensive plans, and terrorism risk. Additionally, the company delivers extended warranty protection for motor vehicles and term life policies designed to provide financial security upon the insured's death.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, under