Raya Holding rises in Forbes 2025 ranking of Egypt's top 50 public companies
This recognition crowns a milestone year for Raya, which delivered its strongest financial results to date. With a robust, sector-spanning business model and a clear strategic direction, Raya continues to solidify its role as a leading force in Egypt's investment landscape and a rising regional player.
A Diversified Growth Engine Anchored in Resilience
Raya Holding operates through 11 portfolio companies, covering key sectors such as IT, fintech, logistics, retail and distribution, manufacturing, and hospitality. This diversified structure has proven resilient in the face of shifting market conditions, enabling the Group to sustain value creation across both the Egyptian and regional economies.
As the Group has expanded its reach, it has gained recognition for its agile, future-focused strategies, operational excellence, and long-term commitment to sustainable growth. Raya continues to pursue new market opportunities while staying firmly grounded in its core values of integrity, innovation, and disciplined investment.
2024: A Year of Unprecedented Financial Success
Raya Holding concluded 2024 with a landmark financial performance. Consolidated revenues rose by 44.2% year-on-year, reaching EGP 45.1bn, propelled by the strong results of multiple business lines. Gross profit climbed by 48% to EGP 9.4bn, yielding a margin of 21%, while EBITDA surged by 52% to EGP 4.86bn, with improved margins of 10.8%.
Net income after minority interest soared by 283% to EGP 1.69bn, with a net margin of 3.7%. The fourth quarter was particularly outstanding, with the Group recording its highest-ever quarterly revenues of EGP 12.8bn, a 48.7% increase year-on-year. Net profit for the quarter reached EGP 578m, marking a staggering 1,095% increase over the same period in 2023.
2025 Q1: Sustaining Momentum into the New Year
Building on its exceptional performance in 2024, Raya Holding entered 2025 with continued strength. In the first quarter, the Group reported consolidated net profits of EGP 370m. This strong opening underscores Raya's operational discipline and adaptability, even amid a challenging global and regional economic environment.
Strategic Partnerships Fuel Regional Expansion
A major highlight in early 2025 was Raya's entry into a strategic partnership through Aman Holding, its fintech subsidiary, with Saudi Arabia's leading retail groups Jarir Bookstore and Al-Manea. The partnership aims to establish a consumer finance company in Saudi Arabia with capital of SAR 100m. This move represents a significant step in Raya's regional expansion strategy and demonstrates its ambition to unlock new growth markets in the GCC.
Empowering People, Driving Performance
At the heart of Raya's success is its global workforce of nearly 20,000 employees. For the third consecutive year, the Group was certified as a Top Employer in Egypt (2023–2025) by the Top Employers Institute. This recognition reflects Raya's ongoing investment in employee engagement, career development, and workplace culture.
The Group's commitment to human capital complements its strategic focus on revenue growth across core sectors, sustainable profitability through operational efficiency, and market leadership both domestically and regionally. Raya's approach to talent development—including continuous training and leadership advancement—has become a central pillar of its performance-driven culture.
Looking Ahead: A Vision Guided by Purpose
The year 2024 also marked Raya Holding's 25th anniversary—a milestone that highlights a legacy shaped by innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact. As the company looks toward the future, it remains committed to expanding its regional footprint, accelerating digital transformation, embedding ESG principles, and delivering sustained value to shareholders.
By combining the entrepreneurial agility of its subsidiaries with a centralised strategic framework, Raya Holding continues to stand out as one of Egypt's most adaptive, ambitious, and forward-looking investment companies.
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