Mubasher: Cross-listed GFH Financial Group reported net profits worth $145.50 million in 2025, signaling an increase of 13.20% from $128.51 million in 2024.
The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at 3.92 cents in 2025, compared to $3.27 in the previous year, according to the income statement.
GFH reported net profit attributable to shareholders worth $140.11 million in 2025, reflecting an 18.20% growth from $118.50 million in 2024.
Total income of GFH in 2025 reached $719.53 million, rising by 8.10% from $665.36 million in 2024.
Total comprehensive income amounted to $186.10 million in 2025, compared with $122.90 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of 51.20% on an annual basis.
Moreover, the total assets soared to $12.20 billion at the end of 2025 when compared to $11.03 billion as of 31 December 2024.
GFH’s total expenses reached $574.04 million in 2025, rising by 6.90% from $536.85 million in 2024.
Fourth Quarter Financials
In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders of GFH increased by 27.10% to $38.84 million from $30.56 million in Q4-24. The positive result was driven by higher contributions from Wealth & Investment Management, Credit & Financing Income and Treasury & Proprietary Income activities.
The EPS stood at 1.09 cents in Q4-25 when compared with 0.84 in Q4-24, representing an increase of 29.80%.
Total income rose by 0.90% to $190.29 million in October-December 2025, compared with $188.55 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
Meanwhile, the consolidated net profit for Q4-25 reached $40.55 million, surging by 23.10% from $32.96 million in Q4-24.
On the other hand, total expenses declined by 3.80% to $149.74 million in Q4-25 when compared with $155.59 million in Q4-24.
Cash Dividends & Investment Portfolio
In line with GFH’s performance, the board has recommended the distribution of cash dividends totaling 10.11% of the nominal value, equivalent to $0.0268 per share, excluding treasury shares.
GFH noted that the proposed dividends include $0.0053 interim cash dividends paid earlier to the shareholders on 11 September 2025, subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approval.
The group currently manages approximately $23.63 billion in assets and funds, comprising a diversified global investment portfolio across the MENA region, Europe, and North America, spanning logistics, healthcare, education, technology, and real estate sectors.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the robust financial performance by the group in 2025, Chairman of GFH, Abdulmohsen Rashed Al Rashed, said: “The diversification of the group’s activities and its geographic footprint have supported performance stability and balanced results across its business lines.”
Al Rashed noted: “In this context, the board continues to work closely with the executive management to oversee the effective execution of approved plans and enhance operational efficiency across the group.”
The Chairman concluded: “The results achieved during 2025 reaffirm the resilience of this approach and the Group’s ability to maintain a stable performance trajectory while continuing to strengthen its business model in line with evolving market conditions.”
From his part, the CEO and board member of GFH, Hisham Alrayes, said: “Consolidated net profit stood at $145.50 million, reflecting improved operating performance and stable income quality, and enhance operational efficiency. This performance contributed to strengthening the group’s equity base and reinforcing its financial position.”
Outlook
Alrayes stated that the group remains focused on executing approved operational plans, maintaining asset quality, developing products and services within applicable regulatory frameworks, and supporting balanced growth across core markets.
Moreover, GFH will continue to review its investment portfolio and evaluate expansion and funding opportunities in line with its risk management policies, while strengthening operational controls and performance monitoring to support long-term value creation and deliver sustainable returns to our shareholders.
It is worth noting that in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, GFH registered net profits attributable to shareholders worth $101.27 million and total income of $556.98 million.
