Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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DFM:DFM Dubai Financial Market PJSC DFM:DFM
97 GF Score
Price د.إ1.43
GF Value د.إ1.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dubai Financial Market PJSC Financial Strength?

Dubai Financial Market PJSC DFM:DFM -0.69% 97 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:DFM with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Dubai Financial Market PJSC shows strong financial strength.

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.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,661.01. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Altman Z-Score is 2.45.


Dubai Financial Market PJSC  (DFM:DFM) 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.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Financial Strength Related Terms


DFM:DFM vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Financial Strength vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Dubai Financial Market 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:

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ187.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ0.0 Mil.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*187.694/-0.113
=1,661.01

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. Dubai Financial Market PJSC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(32.189 + 0) / 989.652
=0.03

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.

Dubai Financial Market PJSC has a Z-score of 2.45, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Dubai Financial Market PJSC is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.45 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 9 mean?
Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Dubai Financial Market PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength too high?
Dubai Financial Market PJSC's current Financial Strength of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Dubai Financial Market PJSC has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength compare to SPGI and CME?
Dubai Financial Market PJSC's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Dubai Financial Market PJSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Capital Markets 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 Dubai Financial Market PJSC and its competitors. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Financial Market PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.89, compared to a current price of د.إ1.43 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Dubai Financial Market PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 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 Dubai Financial Market PJSC (DFM:DFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Financial Market PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.43 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.89. GuruFocus considers Dubai Financial Market PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DFM:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.89 vs. price of د.إ1.43 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dubai Financial Market PJSC Business Description

Address Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9700, Reception - Mezzanine Floor, Dubai World Trade Center Building, Dubai, ARE
Dubai Financial Market PJSC operates as a regulated secondary market for the trading of securities issued by public shareholding companies, bonds issued by federal or local governments, local public institutions, and mutual funds as well as other local or foreign financial instruments. The company is focused on trading in financial instruments, acting as a commercial, industrial and agricultural holding and trust company, financial investment consultancy, and brokerage in local and foreign shares and bonds. It is engaged in a single segment of operating stock exchanges and related clearing house. The company derives the majority of revenue from Trading commission fees and rest from Brokerage fees, Clearing, settlement and depository fees, Listing and market data fees, and Other fees.
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