Ahmed Ezz gains $201 million from Ezz Steel stake

Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz has gained $201 million so far in 2025 from his stake in Ezz Steel, the biggest steel manufacturer in the Middle East. This has boosted the market value of his holding to $1.07 billion and solidified his position as a major player in Egypt’s industrial sector.

Ezz holds 66.45 percent of Ezz Steel, equivalent to 364,047,977 shares. His stake has gained $201 million since January, reflecting renewed investor interest in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing. These sectors rely on public spending and private projects, positioning steel producers like Ezz Steel to benefit directly from shifts in Egypt’s economic and investment cycle.

Shares up 23% this year

Ezz Steel’s share price has risen 23.12 percent this year, climbing from EGP114.52 (2.41) on Jan. 1 to EGP141 (2.97) at the time of this report. The gain has propelled its company’s market cap above $1.6 billion, making it one of the best-performing stocks on the exchange in 2025.

As a result of the over 20 percent boom in stock price, the market value of Ezz’s stake has increased from EGP41.34 billion ($868.69 million) at the start of the year to EGP50.9 billion ($1.07 billion) at the time of drafting this report, a boost of EGP9.56 billion ($201 million).

Ezz Steel leads Egypt’s regional exports

Ezz Steel is a key player in Egypt’s steel industry, producing about 7 million metric tons annually. The company meets domestic demand and exports to regional markets, outpacing rivals such as Saudi Arabia’s Hadeed and the UAE’s Emirates Steel in output.

This mirrors activity in the infrastructure and construction sectors, which are connected to both public and private investment. Generally speaking, rising steel shares indicate higher orders. A $100,000 investment in Ezz Steel at the beginning of the year would now be worth $123,120, indicating a paper gain of $23,120. Investors have profited from this trend.