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ADNOC Distribution: revenue up 39.1% but profit barely moved as margin compressed

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In its Q3 2026 report, ADNOC Distribution posted revenue of AED 12,970.6 mn (+39.1% YoY), EBITDA of AED 1,205.4 mn (+3.3%) and net profit of AED 818.4 mn (+0.9%). Revenue growth decelerated from +52.8% in Q2 to +39.1% in Q3, while the EBITDA margin fell to 9.3% from 12.5% a year earlier. Our conclusion: the share is fairly valued – the portal model implies -1% upside to fair value. Our view: the share is fairly valued; upside on the portal model -1%.

Our view: is there upside

Our view in numbers

MetricOur read
VerdictNeutral
Upside on the portal model-1%
How the model worksfundamental value-creation model: EBITDA growth times the target multiple, against market cap
Net debt / EBITDA0.79 – low leverage
Strongest case forFree cash flow of AED 966.1 mn in the quarter comfortably covers capex of AED 226.5 mn, and leverage at 0.79x LTM EBITDA remains moderate.
Strongest case againstEBITDA margin fell to 9.3% from 12.5%, so 39.1% revenue growth barely translates into profit – net profit rose only 0.9%.
What would change the viewA recovery in EBITDA margin above 12% while sustaining revenue growth would move the verdict one step up; further margin compression below 9% would move it one step down.

Key takeaways

— Revenue rose 39.1% but growth decelerated from +52.8% in Q2

— EBITDA added only 3.3% on 39.1% revenue growth – margin fell to 9.3% from 12.5%

— Net profit rose 0.9% to AED 818.4 mn, with margin down to 6.3% from 8.7%

— Leverage at 0.79x EBITDA LTM is moderate, but net debt rose from AED 2.5 bn to 3.1 bn over the year

— Free cash flow of AED 966.1 mn in the quarter covers capex of AED 226.5 mn

— Valuation: P/E LTM 17.6 and EV/EBITDA LTM 13.1; the portal model implies -1% upside

Key figures, AED bn

MetricQ3 2025Q3 2026Change
Revenue9.3313.0+39.1%
EBITDA1.171.21+3.3%
Operating profit1.051.00-3.9%
Net profit0.810.82+0.9%
Operating cash flow1.191.19+0.5%
Capex0.270.23-15.3%
EBITDA margin12.5%9.3%-3.2 pp
Net margin8.7%6.3%-2.4 pp

Revenue rose 39.1% but growth decelerated from +52.8% in Q2

In Q3 2026, ADNOC Distribution's revenue reached AED 12,970.6 mn, up 39.1% from the same quarter last year. This marks a notable deceleration from Q2, when growth was 52.8%. The slowdown comes against a high base: Q3 2025 revenue was already AED 9,325.5 mn.

The growth appears to be driven by fuel and convenience retail volumes, though the facts do not provide a segment breakdown. Importantly, revenue growth is not matched by profit growth: EBITDA rose only 3.3% to AED 1,205.4 mn. This suggests that revenue growth is accompanied by margin compression.

Revenue and EBITDA by quarter

PeriodMeasurebn AED
Q4 2024Revenue8.836454999999999
Q1 2025Revenue8.473115
Q2 2025Revenue8.638468999999999
Q3 2025Revenue9.325541999999999
Q4 2025Revenue9.459491
Q1 2026Revenue8.833596
Q2 2026Revenue13.201407999999999
Q3 2026Revenue12.970646
Q4 2024EBITDA0.939332
Q1 2025EBITDA1.010741
Q2 2025EBITDA1.089633
Q3 2025EBITDA1.205288
Q4 2025EBITDA1.033491
Q1 2026EBITDA1.1298599999999999
Q2 2026EBITDA1.75718
Q3 2026EBITDA1.2054280000000002

EBITDA margin

PeriodMeasure%
Q4 2024EBITDA margin10.6
Q1 2025EBITDA margin11.9
Q2 2025EBITDA margin12.6
Q3 2025EBITDA margin12.9
Q4 2025EBITDA margin10.9
Q1 2026EBITDA margin12.8
Q2 2026EBITDA margin13.3
Q3 2026EBITDA margin9.3

EBITDA added only 3.3% on 39.1% revenue growth – margin fell to 9.3% from 12.5%

Q3 2026 EBITDA came in at AED 1,205.4 mn, up just 3.3% year on year. The EBITDA margin fell to 9.3% from 12.5% in Q3 2025. This 3.2 percentage point decline explains why profit is barely growing despite the significant revenue increase.

The margin decline may be due to a higher share of low-margin fuel sales or increased operating costs, though the facts do not provide a cost breakdown. Operating profit for the quarter was AED 1,004.7 mn, also pointing to margin pressure. A recovery in margin to last year's level would be a key driver for future profit growth.

Net profit by quarter

PeriodMeasurebn AED
Q4 2024Net profit0.5804279999999999
Q1 2025Net profit0.638678
Q2 2025Net profit0.676654
Q3 2025Net profit0.8108569999999999
Q4 2025Net profit0.667811
Q1 2026Net profit0.770674
Q2 2026Net profit1.314673
Q3 2026Net profit0.818436

Net profit rose 0.9% to AED 818.4 mn, with margin down to 6.3% from 8.7%

Q3 2026 net profit was AED 818.4 mn, just 0.9% above the Q3 2025 result. The net margin fell to 6.3% from 8.7% a year earlier. This reflects both operating margin pressure and possibly higher finance costs or other items.

Over the trailing twelve months, net profit amounted to AED 2,800.9 mn. Profit growth in the reported quarter has nearly stalled, and if revenue and margin dynamics persist, the annual result could stagnate. The key question for investors is whether the company can restore profitability.

Net debt

at each reporting date, current net debt / EBITDA (LTM) = 0.79

PeriodMeasurebn AED
Q4 2024Net debt2.760821
Q1 2025Net debt2.856112
Q2 2025Net debt3.242238
Q3 2025Net debt2.547354
Q4 2025Net debt3.138737
Q1 2026Net debt3.121422
Q2 2026Net debt4.739056
Q3 2026Net debt3.1456660000000003

Leverage at 0.79x EBITDA LTM is moderate, but net debt rose from AED 2.5 bn to 3.1 bn over the year

Net debt as of 30 September 2026 was AED 3,145.7 mn. The net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio is 0.79x, indicating moderate leverage. However, net debt has risen over the year: at 30 September 2025 it was AED 2,547.4 mn, an increase of about AED 0.6 bn.

The rise in net debt occurred despite strong quarterly operating cash flow of AED 1,192.7 mn and capital expenditures of AED 226.5 mn. Free cash flow for the quarter was AED 966.1 mn, covering capex. Moderate leverage does not pose immediate risks, but its trajectory warrants attention.

Free cash flow of AED 966.1 mn in the quarter covers capex of AED 226.5 mn

Q3 2026 operating cash flow was AED 1,192.7 mn, with capital expenditures of AED 226.5 mn. Free cash flow therefore amounted to AED 966.1 mn, comfortably covering capex. This is a positive signal for the company's ability to fund growth and pay dividends.

Over the trailing twelve months, operating cash flow was AED 4,414.9 mn. Quarterly capex remains moderate relative to revenue. Cash flow remains the primary funding source, and its stability is important for sustaining dividend payments.

Share price, three years

close, last point 2026-11-09

PeriodMeasureAED per share
2023-11-09Closing price3.46
2023-11-10Closing price3.63
2023-11-13Closing price3.68
2023-11-14Closing price3.68
2023-11-15Closing price3.72
2023-11-16Closing price3.71
2023-11-17Closing price3.61
2023-11-20Closing price3.68
2023-11-21Closing price3.64
2023-11-22Closing price3.63
2023-11-23Closing price3.63
2023-11-24Closing price3.66
2023-11-27Closing price3.62
2023-11-28Closing price3.7
2023-11-29Closing price3.77
2023-11-30Closing price3.8
2023-12-01Closing price3.78
2023-12-05Closing price3.79
2023-12-06Closing price3.75
2023-12-07Closing price3.75
2023-12-08Closing price3.69
2023-12-11Closing price3.68
2023-12-12Closing price3.63
2023-12-13Closing price3.59
2023-12-14Closing price3.6
2023-12-15Closing price3.63
2023-12-18Closing price3.59
2023-12-19Closing price3.62
2023-12-20Closing price3.59
2023-12-21Closing price3.57
2023-12-22Closing price3.64
2023-12-25Closing price3.62
2023-12-26Closing price3.62
2023-12-27Closing price3.61
2023-12-28Closing price3.63
2023-12-29Closing price3.7
2024-01-02Closing price3.72
2024-01-03Closing price3.68
2024-01-04Closing price3.66
2024-01-05Closing price3.67
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2024-01-09Closing price3.69
2024-01-10Closing price3.65
2024-01-11Closing price3.68
2024-01-12Closing price3.67
2024-01-15Closing price3.63
2024-01-16Closing price3.64
2024-01-17Closing price3.63
2024-01-18Closing price3.58
2024-01-19Closing price3.57
2024-01-22Closing price3.61
2024-01-23Closing price3.58
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2024-01-29Closing price3.56
2024-01-30Closing price3.54
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2024-02-07Closing price3.6
2024-02-08Closing price3.7
2024-02-09Closing price3.67
2024-02-12Closing price3.66
2024-02-13Closing price3.7
2024-02-14Closing price3.71
2024-02-15Closing price3.7
2024-02-16Closing price3.73
2024-02-19Closing price3.7
2024-02-20Closing price3.71
2024-02-21Closing price3.72
2024-02-22Closing price3.67
2024-02-23Closing price3.64
2024-02-26Closing price3.66
2024-02-27Closing price3.57
2024-02-28Closing price3.5
2024-02-29Closing price3.5
2024-03-01Closing price3.6
2024-03-04Closing price3.64
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2024-03-14Closing price3.6
2024-03-15Closing price3.64
2024-03-18Closing price3.67
2024-03-19Closing price3.64
2024-03-20Closing price3.69
2024-03-21Closing price3.68
2024-03-22Closing price3.72
2024-03-25Closing price3.7
2024-03-26Closing price3.69
2024-03-27Closing price3.66
2024-03-28Closing price3.64
2024-03-29Closing price3.67
2024-04-01Closing price3.65
2024-04-02Closing price3.63
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2024-04-17Closing price3.51
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2024-04-19Closing price3.48
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2024-05-13Closing price3.39
2024-05-14Closing price3.38
2024-05-15Closing price3.39
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2024-05-17Closing price3.52
2024-05-20Closing price3.58
2024-05-21Closing price3.52
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2024-05-23Closing price3.54
2024-05-24Closing price3.52
2024-05-27Closing price3.48
2024-05-28Closing price3.38
2024-05-29Closing price3.32
2024-05-30Closing price3.32
2024-05-31Closing price3.24
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2024-06-06Closing price3.35
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2024-06-10Closing price3.44
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2024-06-12Closing price3.31
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2024-06-24Closing price3.3
2024-06-25Closing price3.29
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2024-06-28Closing price3.39
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2024-08-01Closing price3.54
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2024-08-19Closing price3.6
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2024-08-26Closing price3.64
2024-08-27Closing price3.61
2024-08-28Closing price3.59
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2024-08-30Closing price3.65
2024-09-02Closing price3.64
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2024-09-04Closing price3.63
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2024-09-06Closing price3.66
2024-09-09Closing price3.6
2024-09-10Closing price3.62
2024-09-11Closing price3.56
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2024-09-13Closing price3.63
2024-09-16Closing price3.6
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2024-09-19Closing price3.59
2024-09-20Closing price3.67
2024-09-23Closing price3.68
2024-09-24Closing price3.72
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2024-09-30Closing price3.61
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2024-10-21Closing price3.57
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2024-10-28Closing price3.61
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2024-11-01Closing price3.63
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2024-11-11Closing price3.58
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2024-11-14Closing price3.58
2024-11-15Closing price3.55
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2024-11-19Closing price3.55
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2024-11-21Closing price3.49
2024-11-22Closing price3.43
2024-11-25Closing price3.41
2024-11-26Closing price3.48
2024-11-27Closing price3.47
2024-11-28Closing price3.48
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2024-12-04Closing price3.48
2024-12-05Closing price3.46
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2024-12-17Closing price3.42
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2024-12-27Closing price3.45
2024-12-30Closing price3.45
2024-12-31Closing price3.52
2025-01-02Closing price3.49
2025-01-03Closing price3.47
2025-01-06Closing price3.47
2025-01-07Closing price3.48
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2025-01-09Closing price3.46
2025-01-10Closing price3.45
2025-01-13Closing price3.4
2025-01-14Closing price3.41
2025-01-15Closing price3.44
2025-01-16Closing price3.44
2025-01-17Closing price3.43
2025-01-20Closing price3.39
2025-01-21Closing price3.46
2025-01-22Closing price3.56
2025-01-23Closing price3.52
2025-01-24Closing price3.54
2025-01-27Closing price3.53
2025-01-28Closing price3.6
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2025-01-31Closing price3.6
2025-02-03Closing price3.6
2025-02-04Closing price3.53
2025-02-05Closing price3.56
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2025-02-10Closing price3.64
2025-02-11Closing price3.6
2025-02-12Closing price3.59
2025-02-13Closing price3.52
2025-02-14Closing price3.51
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2025-02-18Closing price3.52
2025-02-19Closing price3.5
2025-02-20Closing price3.47
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2025-02-24Closing price3.43
2025-02-25Closing price3.47
2025-02-26Closing price3.49
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2025-03-21Closing price3.38
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2025-04-24Closing price3.35
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2025-04-30Closing price3.37
2025-05-01Closing price3.38
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2025-05-06Closing price3.42
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2025-05-12Closing price3.51
2025-05-13Closing price3.52
2025-05-14Closing price3.53
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2025-05-19Closing price3.52
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2025-05-26Closing price3.59
2025-05-27Closing price3.61
2025-05-28Closing price3.65
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2025-07-15Closing price3.71
2025-07-16Closing price3.68
2025-07-17Closing price3.68
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2026-01-02Closing price3.93
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2026-10-08Closing price3.91
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2026-10-20Closing price3.79
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2026-10-28Closing price3.79
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Valuation: P/E LTM 17.6 and EV/EBITDA LTM 13.1; the portal model implies -1% upside

ADNOC Distribution currently trades at P/E LTM 17.6 and EV/EBITDA LTM 13.1. Market capitalisation is AED 49,238.0 mn. The facts do not provide three-year average multiples, so we cannot say whether the valuation is above or below its own history.

Our valuation model, based on EBITDA growth and a target multiple, implies -1% upside to fair value. This means the share is fairly valued, with no significant margin of safety or overvaluation. Dividend yield is not provided in the facts, limiting the analysis.

Valuation on the latest reported figures

MetricValue
Market cap49.2 bn AED
P/E (LTM)17.6
EV/EBITDA (LTM)13.1
P/B14.23
Net debt / EBITDA (LTM)0.79
Operating cash flow (LTM)4.41 bn
ROE89.7%

Bottom line

The report's strengths remain revenue growth of 39.1% and solid free cash flow of AED 966.1 mn for the quarter. However, this growth barely converts into profit: EBITDA added only 3.3%, net profit 0.9%, and the margin compressed. Moderate leverage at 0.79x LTM EBITDA is not a concern, but its increase over the year bears watching. The key question for a holder is whether the company can restore profitability while sustaining revenue growth. Our conclusion: the share is fairly valued, with -1% upside on the portal model. Our view: the share is fairly valued; upside on the portal model -1%.