Is Samsung SDS (018260) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 7.8% / 30% | 47.5% / 30% | 13.6% / 30% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 7.8% / 33% | 47.5% / 33% | 13.6% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 7.4% / 33% | 45.5% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 7.8% / 33% | 47.5% / 33% | 13.6% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 7.4% / 33% | 45.5% / 33% | 13.0% / 50% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 14.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.4% | |
| Net Margin | 5.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.2T |
| Free Cash Flow | $843.9B |
| Total Debt | $817.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 8.0 |
| Current Ratio | 4.0 |
| Total Assets | $13.5T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | KRW 156,100.00 |
| 50-Day MA | KRW 169,480.00 |
| 200-Day MA | KRW 167,892.50 |
| Avg Volume | 238K |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
KRW 109,000.00
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About Samsung SDS (018260)
Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. provides cloud and digital logistics platform-based logistics services in South Korea, the America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and China. It operates in IT Service and Logistics. The IT Service segment offers IT consulting, IT system design and development, system integration, information system operation and maintenance, data centers, and network service outsourcing solutions. The Logistics segment provides global logistics services, such as supply chain and logistics consulting and solutions. It offers cloud transformation, management, and infrastructure, as well as network and security solutions. The company also provides artificial intelligence (AI) services, such as FabriX, an automated data lake management platform; Brightics Machine Learning, an AI-based data analysis platform; Brightics Data Hub, a distributed data platform; and Brightics AI Accelerator, an AutoML suite and AI consulting solution. In addition, it offers Brity Copilot, a generative AI-based collaboration solution; Brity Automation, an AI-driven Brity robotic process automation solution; Caidentia, an AI-powered procurement and N-tier supplier relationship management solution; manufacturing execution system, an unstructured data analysis platform; share space management and workplace book; and digital health solutions comprising remote patient monitoring and interactive patient care. Further, it provides enterprise mobility solutions, including zero touch mobility; managed mobility services; EMM (On-Prem), an enterprise solution that simplifies managing and setting up employees devices;); secure settings; Data Sweeper, a solution which helps in clearing application data; and Inertia, a solution that improves productivity and safety within warehouse operations, as well as enterprise solutions and digital transformations services. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samsung SDS (018260) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Samsung SDS is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Samsung SDS's debt ratio?
Samsung SDS's debt ratio is 7.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 7.4%.
What are Samsung SDS's key financial metrics?
Samsung SDS has a market capitalization of $12.1T, and revenue of $13.9T. The company maintains a gross margin of 14.9% and a net margin of 5.5%. Return on equity stands at 7.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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