Is SK Inc (034730) Halal?

KSC Industrials South Korea $18.2T
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
SK Inc (034730) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 450.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. SK Inc operates in the Industrials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 450.8%
/ 30%
140.4%
/ 30%
68.8%
/ 30%
0.76%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 450.8%
/ 33%
140.4%
/ 33%
68.8%
/ 33%
0.76%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 41.0%
/ 33%
12.8%
/ 33%
6.3%
/ 33%
0.76%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 450.8%
/ 33%
140.4%
/ 33%
68.8%
/ 33%
0.76%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 41.0%
/ 33%
12.8%
/ 33%
6.3%
/ 50%
0.76%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

Dividend Yield
240.0%
Payout: 302.9%
EV/EBITDA
13.6
EV: $127.9T
Revenue
$122.7T
Growth: 1.2%
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 7.8%
Operating Margin 1.0%
Net Margin 1.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$6.1T
Free Cash Flow-$4.0T
Total Debt$77.1T
Debt-to-Equity90.0
Current Ratio0.9
Total Assets$213.5T

Price & Trading

Last CloseKRW 336,500.00
50-Day MAKRW 339,060.00
200-Day MAKRW 256,427.00
Avg Volume281K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
KRW 114,800.00
KRW 424,000.00

About SK Inc (034730)

CEO
Mr. Tae-won Chey
Website
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Country
South Korea
Exchange
KSC
Market Cap
$18.2T
Currency
KRW

SK Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in petroleum refining, telecommunications, wholesale and retail, chemicals, construction, and other businesses in Korea. The company is also involved in city gas and power generation, services, manufacturing, trading, insurance, LNG, new regeneration, electricity and other electric wire installation, hydrogen, international call and MVNO, resale and other resale communication, call center and telemarketing, and ecommerce businesses. In addition, it engages in crude oil refining and sales; operation of gas station; sports association sponsoring; sale of asphalt; manufacturing and sale of chemicals, petrochemicals, lubricant oil, separators for secondary batteries, lithium battery, storage battery, and industrial gas; operates in information and communication, transportation, and warehousing industries; lithium cell certification; exploration and injection of carbon dioxide storage; issuance and redemption of floating securities; carbon collection and storage-related investment projects; and investment activities. Further, the company provides management consulting and information gathering, battery reuse/recycle, oil development, energy, resource development, software development, mobile telecommunications, wire communications, information and communication facilities management, databases and online information, maintenance management, internet portal, research and development, publication and telemarketing, and telecommunication services. Additionally, it is involved in the provision of energy solutions; broadcasting program production; non-memory and other electronic; manufacturing of integrated circuit, and video and audio equipment; manufacturing, sale, and rent of household appliances; and manufactures and supplies chargers for electric vehicles. The company was formerly known as SK Holdings Co., Ltd and changed its name to SK Inc. in March 2021. SK Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SK Inc (034730) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SK Inc 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 SK Inc's debt ratio?

SK Inc's debt ratio is 450.8% 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 41.0%.

What are SK Inc's key financial metrics?

SK Inc has a market capitalization of $18.2T, and revenue of $122.7T. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.8% and a net margin of 1.3%. Return on equity stands at 2.8%.

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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