WALAA
WALAA
As of: May 28, 2026
Company Profile
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Company is a Saudi-based insurer transacting cooperative insurance operations across medical, motor, marine, fire, engineering, energy, aviation, casualty, and protection & savings (linked and non-linked) lines. The Company operates under Insurance Authority (IA) license number TMN/16/20087 and has expanded its market position through mergers with MetLife AIG ANB (MAA) and SABB Takaful. It holds an 88% interest in Aspire Underwriting Agency Ltd, a Managing General Agent based in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). Additionally, the Group acts as a pool leader for a Surety Bond insurance agreement with 16 other insurers to guarantee performance for projects involving the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The Story
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Company commands a substantial market presence with SAR 2.9B in TTM insurance revenue, yet it currently faces underwriting headwinds that have temporarily pressured its bottom-line profitability.
Source: Q1 2026 (2026-05-11)
Performance & Distributions
Market Pricing Multiples
Growth Story
Walaa demonstrates significant scale in the Saudi insurance market, evidenced by an Insurance Revenue (TTM) of SAR 2.9B, alongside Gross Written Premiums (GWP) of SAR 404M. This substantial top-line revenue reflects a strong market penetration and a broad customer base. However, translating this scale into sustainable growth remains a challenge. The company's sustainable growth rate is currently estimated at 2.08%, while its sustainable ROE stands at -2.68%. This divergence highlights that while Walaa has successfully captured a large volume of business, the current retention and profitability dynamics limit its ability to organically fund rapid expansion without capital adjustments.
Profitability Dynamics
Profitability is currently under pressure, as reflected in a TTM Net Income of SAR -91M and an overall Return on Equity (ROE) of -5.36%. This negative return underperforms the company's estimated Cost of Equity (Ke) of 8.70%, indicating a period of value contraction rather than creation. The primary driver of this pressure is the combined ratio of 103.71%, which signifies that underwriting claims and administrative expenses exceed earned premiums. Without a positive underwriting margin, the company relies heavily on its SAR 1.9B investment portfolio to cushion operational losses, emphasizing the urgent need to restore underwriting discipline and optimize the loss and expense structures.
Risk & Capital Structure
Risk Factors
Walaa's risk profile is anchored by its substantial balance sheet, featuring Total Assets of SAR 5.3B and Total Equity of SAR 1.7B. However, the company carries significant Insurance Contract Liabilities of SAR 3.4B, which demand rigorous actuarial management and adequate solvency reserves under SAMA regulations. With a beta of 1.0038, the company's systemic risk aligns closely with the broader market. The primary risk stems from the underwriting deficit indicated by the 103.71% combined ratio; persistent underwriting losses could erode the capital buffer over time if reinsurance arrangements and risk-mitigation strategies do not sufficiently insulate the balance sheet from large-scale claims.
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