Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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DFM:SALAMA Islamic Arab Insurance Co DFM:SALAMA
42 GF Score
Price د.إ0.99
GF Value د.إ0.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Islamic Arab Insurance Co Financial Strength?

Islamic Arab Insurance Co DFM:SALAMA -0.90% 42 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:SALAMA with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co  (DFM:SALAMA) 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.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Islamic Arab Insurance Co Financial Strength Related Terms

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Islamic Arab Insurance Co 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:

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-12.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ5.4 Mil.

Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

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

Islamic Arab Insurance Co'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 + 5.359) / 503.068
=0.01

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 5 mean?
Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Financial Strength too high?
Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Islamic Arab Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Financial Strength compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Islamic Arab Insurance Co's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. Historically, Islamic Arab Insurance Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 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 an Insurance company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Insurance 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co and its competitors. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Islamic Arab Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.84, compared to a current price of د.إ0.99 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Islamic Arab Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Islamic Arab Insurance Co (DFM:SALAMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islamic Arab Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.99 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.84. GuruFocus considers Islamic Arab Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:SALAMA:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.84 vs. price of د.إ0.99 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Islamic Arab Insurance Co Business Description

Address Sheikh Rashid Road, Block A, 4th Floor, Spectrum Building, P.O. Box 10214, Oud Metha, Dubai, ARE
Islamic Arab Insurance Co is a Takaful (Islamic Insurance) and Re-Takaful insurance company focusing on providing sharia-compliant takaful solutions to both institutional and individual customers. It offers various insurance products, such as health insurance, auto insurance, different types of life insurance, home insurance, marine insurance, employee benefits plans, savings plans, and property and casualty insurance products, among others. The Group has two segments: General Takaful and Life Takaful. Maximum revenue is generated from the General Takaful business, incorporating all classes of general takaful, including fire, marine, motor, general accident, engineering, and medical. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Asia, and the rest from Africa.
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