United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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ADX:UAB United Arab Bank PJSC ADX:UAB
65 GF Score
Price د.إ1.35
GF Value د.إ1.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is United Arab Bank PJSC Financial Strength?

United Arab Bank PJSC ADX:UAB 65 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ADX:UAB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

United Arab Bank PJSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

United Arab Bank PJSC displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

United Arab Bank PJSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. United Arab Bank PJSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


United Arab Bank PJSC  (ADX:UAB) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

United Arab Bank PJSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


United Arab Bank PJSC Financial Strength Related Terms

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United Arab Bank PJSC Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

United Arab Bank PJSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ5,466.2 Mil.

United Arab Bank PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate United Arab Bank PJSC's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. United Arab Bank PJSC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

United Arab Bank PJSC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(13.501 + 5466.227) / 912.908
=6.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 2 mean?
United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on United Arab Bank PJSC and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, United Arab Bank PJSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is United Arab Bank PJSC's Financial Strength too high?
United Arab Bank PJSC's current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, United Arab Bank PJSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Arab Bank PJSC's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
United Arab Bank PJSC's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, United Arab Bank PJSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on United Arab Bank PJSC and its competitors. United Arab Bank PJSC's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Arab Bank PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.22, compared to a current price of د.إ1.35 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. United Arab Bank PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Arab Bank PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.35 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.22. GuruFocus considers United Arab Bank PJSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:UAB:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.22 vs. price of د.إ1.35 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:UAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Arab Bank PJSC Business Description

Address Al Majaz Street, P.O. Box 25022, Buhaira Corniche, Emirate of Sarjah, Sharjah, ARE
United Arab Bank PJSC provides financial services. The company is organized into three segments: Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Treasury and capital markets. Wholesale banking handles loans and other credit facilities and deposits and current accounts for corporate and institutional customers. Retail banking handles individual customers' deposits and provides consumer-type loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities, and funds transfer facilities and Treasury and capital markets engaged in investments and interbank treasury operations including transactions for foreign exchange, derivatives, margin FX and hedging strategies Islamic banking services, and others.
65GF Score

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