Is KT&G (033780) Halal?

KSC Consumer Defensive South Korea $16.7T
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
KT&G (033780) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Tobacco industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Tobacco ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Tobacco ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Tobacco ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Tobacco ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Tobacco ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

Dividend Yield
380.0%
Payout: 54.8%
EV/EBITDA
10.4
EV: $17.0T
Revenue
$6.6T
Growth: 10.1%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 47.5%
Operating Margin 14.2%
Net Margin 16.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$582.9B
Free Cash Flow-$97.4B
Total Debt$1.8T
Debt-to-Equity19.7
Current Ratio2.2
Total Assets$14.2T

Price & Trading

Last CloseKRW 155,500.00
50-Day MAKRW 158,910.00
200-Day MAKRW 142,732.00
Avg Volume344K
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
KRW 97,900.00
KRW 181,500.00

About KT&G (033780)

CEO
Mr. Kyung-Man Bang
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
Country
South Korea
Exchange
KSC
Market Cap
$16.7T
Currency
KRW

KT&G Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of tobacco products in South Korea, Europe, and internationally. It provides reconstituent tobacco sheets, red ginseng, red ginseng products, other health foods, food and beverage products, health functional food products, and cosmetic and related products. The company also offers leaf tobacco cultivation support services; and develops, manufactures, and distributes drugs, bio-pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medicines, and medical supplies and equipment. In addition, it engages in the trading, real estate, leasing, and housing businesses. Further, the company engages in hotel development and management activities. The company was formerly known as Korea Tobacco and Ginseng Corporation and changed its name to KT&G Corporation in December 2002. KT&G Corporation was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KT&G (033780) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), KT&G 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 KT&G's debt ratio?

KT&G's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are KT&G's key financial metrics?

KT&G has a market capitalization of $16.7T, and revenue of $6.6T. The company maintains a gross margin of 47.5% and a net margin of 16.6%. Return on equity stands at 11.8%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.