Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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DFM:EMAARDEV Emaar Development PJSC DFM:EMAARDEV
100 GF Score
Price د.إ13.52
GF Value د.إ20.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Emaar Development PJSC Financial Strength?

Emaar Development PJSC DFM:EMAARDEV +0.15% 100 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:EMAARDEV with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ20.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

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

Good Sign:

Emaar Development 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.

Emaar Development PJSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,887.95. Emaar Development PJSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Emaar Development PJSC's Altman Z-Score is 2.27.


Emaar Development PJSC  (DFM:EMAARDEV) 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.

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


Emaar Development PJSC Financial Strength Related Terms


Emaar Development PJSC Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar Development 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.


Emaar Development PJSC Financial Strength vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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Emaar Development 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:

Emaar Development PJSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ3,236 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ16 Mil.

Emaar Development 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*3235.953/-1.714
=1,887.95

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. Emaar Development PJSC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Emaar Development 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
=(0 + 16.264) / 27425.028
=0.00

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.

Emaar Development PJSC has a Z-score of 2.27, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Emaar Development 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 2.27 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?
Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) 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 Emaar Development PJSC and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength too high?
Emaar Development PJSC's current Financial Strength of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Emaar Development PJSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Emaar Development PJSC's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, Emaar Development PJSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Real Estate 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 Emaar Development PJSC and its competitors. Emaar Development PJSC's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar Development PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ20.19, compared to a current price of د.إ13.52 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Emaar Development PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV), 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 Emaar Development PJSC (DFM:EMAARDEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar Development PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ13.52 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ20.19. GuruFocus considers Emaar Development PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:EMAARDEV:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ20.19 vs. price of د.إ13.52 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Emaar Development PJSC Business Description

Address Dubai Hills Estate Business Park, Building 1, Level 7, P.O. Box 9440, Dubai, ARE
Emaar Development PJSC is a property developer and provider of lifestyle-focused real estate, with operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Its principal activities are property investment, development and development management, shopping malls and retail, entertainment, hospitality, property management and utility services and investments in providers of financial services. The majority of the company'ss revenue is derived from the sale of residential units. Geographically, the company is currently operating only in the UAE.
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