Is 0388 (0388) Halal?

HKSE Financial Services Hong Kong $493.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
0388 (0388) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges 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 — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
27.8
Forward: 25.7
EPS
$14.02
Dividend Yield
334.0%
Payout: 77.8%
P/B Ratio
8.5
EV/EBITDA
21.6
EV: $470.5B
Revenue
$23.7B
Growth: 13.8%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 96.4%
Operating Margin 72.2%
Net Margin 61.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 31.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$25.6B
Free Cash Flow$23.9B
Total Debt$851M
Debt-to-Equity2.1
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$580.8B

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 390.60
50-Day MAHKD 412.75
200-Day MAHKD 423.34
Avg Volume4.8M
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
HKD 283.20
HKD 466.00

About 0388 (0388)

CEO
Ms. Yiting Chan
Employees
2,497
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Country
Hong Kong
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$493.5B
Currency
HKD

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates stock and futures exchanges, and related clearing houses in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and Mainland China. It operates through Cash, Equity and Financial Derivatives, Commodities, and Data and Connectivity segments. The Cash segment covers various equity products traded on the cash market platforms of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, as well as through the Shanghai-Hong Kong and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock connects; clearing, settlement and custodian, listing, depository, and nominee services; and other related activities. Its Equity and Financial Derivatives segment provides and maintains trading and clearing platforms for a range of equity and financial derivative products, such as stock and equity index futures and options, derivative warrants, callable bull/bear contracts and warrants, and over the counter derivatives contracts. The Commodities segment operates an exchange for the trading of base and ferrous metals futures and options contracts in the United Kingdom; and operates Qianhai Mercantile Exchange Co., Ltd., a commodity trading platform in Mainland China. This segment also covers commodities contracts traded on Futures Exchange. Its Data and Connectivity segment offers various services that provides access to the platform and infrastructure, as well as services of BayConnect Technology Company Limited; network, terminal user, data line and software sublicense, and hosting services; and sells market data relating to the Hong Kong cash and derivatives markets. The company serves issuers and investors. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 0388 (0388) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), 0388 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 0388's debt ratio?

0388's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are 0388's key financial metrics?

0388 has a market capitalization of $493.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 27.8, and revenue of $23.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 96.4% and a net margin of 61.5%. Return on equity stands at 31.5%.

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.