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Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG

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About

Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG provides construction and engineering services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Business. Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (GECS.OM) is a construction and engineering firm operating within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector. The company is headquartered in Oman and is listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange under the ticker GECS.OM. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not disclosed in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY1 analysts
1 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target0,22

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy1
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
0,22
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
0,8 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (GECS.OM) is a construction and engineering firm operating within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector. The company is headquartered in Oman and is listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange under the ticker GECS.OM. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not disclosed in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
    IndustryConstruction & Engineering
    ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.34, indicating a high reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.96, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. Free cash flow is negative at -8.54 million OMR, and capital expenditures are -18.39 million OMR, indicating ongoing investment in long-term assets.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 0.82% and a return on assets of 0.06%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for construction and engineering firms. The company's operating income of 1.54 million OMR and net income of 0.19 million OMR suggest modest profitability relative to its asset base.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This concentration increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. No specific geographic breakdown is provided in the available data.

    The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data. No specific revenue growth or decline is reported for the current or next fiscal year. However, the capital expenditures and operating cash flow suggest ongoing investment in long-term projects.

    The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to its current ratio of 0.96 and a negative free cash flow. The risk assessment also notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported in the data.

    Recent events and filings are not detailed in the available data. The company's financial snapshot does not include specific recent events or transcripts from investor calls or earnings reports.

    Key takeaways
    • Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.34, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
    • The company's return on equity is 0.82%, and return on assets is 0.06%, both of which are below typical industry benchmarks.
    • Free cash flow is negative at -8.54 million OMR, and capital expenditures are -18.39 million OMR, suggesting ongoing investment in long-term assets.
    • The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.96.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
    • Analysts have a mean price target of 0.22 OMR, with a strong-buy recommendation from one analyst.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Operating income surged 762.5% year-over-year to OMR 11.9 million, signaling a dramatic improvement in core profitability.

    Net income jumped 234.8% to OMR 5.2 million, demonstrating a strong recovery from the previous fiscal year's losses.

    Revenue grew at an 11.0% compound annual growth rate over four years, indicating consistent top-line expansion.

    The single analyst consensus suggests a 27.1% upside to a target price of OMR 0.216, rating it a strong buy.

    Cash conversion of 86.29% ranks as best-in-class within the Construction & Engineering cohort of 828 peers.

    BEAR CASE · 5

    Debt-to-equity ratio stands at 3.34, placing it in the bottom quartile and indicating excessive financial leverage.

    Free cash flow remains negative at OMR -9.95 million, reflecting significant cash outflows despite improved earnings.

    Net margin of 0.27% falls into the bottom quartile compared to the 3.81% median of the construction cohort.

    Return on equity of 0.82% is well below the 4.75% cohort median, suggesting inefficient use of shareholder capital.

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, posing potential challenges for financial stability.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-15
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue OMR 70.8M, +12,3% YoY; Net income +330,4% YoY.

    RevenueOMR 70.8M+12,3 % YoY
    Operating income
    Net incomeOMR 1.6M+330,4 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueOMR 70.8M
    Gross profit
    Operating income
    Net incomeOMR 1.6M
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin
    Net margin2.2%
    FCF margin
    Highlights
    • Revenue OMR 70.8M, +12,3% YoY
    • Net income +330,4% YoY
    • Net margin 2.2%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $0,17
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $23.0M
    Net cash
    -$76.8M
    Current ratio
    1.0
    Debt / equity
    3.3
    ROA
    0.1%
    ROE
    0.8%
    Cash conversion
    8629.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -26.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy0
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$0,22 · Median $0,22
    Low $0,22High $0,22

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$0,22
    Mean$0,22
    Median$0,22
    High$0,22
    Spot$0,17
    +27.1 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin2,2 %Below median
    Net Margin0,3 %Bottom quartile
    ROE0,8 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-26,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E3,34Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv86,29Best in class

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    Data sources
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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-04-15 06:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue OMR 70.8M · Net OMR 1.6M
    2025-01-15 12:56 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue OMR 79.4M · Net OMR -2.0M
    2025-01-15 12:56 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue OMR 286.0M · Net OMR -3.9M
    2024-10-16 06:25 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue OMR 71.4M · Net OMR -2.3M
    2024-07-15 07:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue OMR 69.4M · Net OMR 0.2M
    2024-01-15 05:51 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue OMR 249.9M · Net OMR 0.2M
    2023-01-16 08:39 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue OMR 177.6M · Net OMR 1.3M
    2022-01-13 05:38 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue OMR 187.9M · Net OMR 1.3M
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