Is China Overseas (0688) Halal?

HKSE Real Estate Hong Kong $130.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
China Overseas (0688) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 163.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. China Overseas operates in the Real Estate sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 163.1%
/ 30%
83.5%
/ 30%
1.1%
/ 30%
0.86%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 163.1%
/ 33%
83.5%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 33%
0.86%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 26.7%
/ 33%
13.7%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
0.86%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 163.1%
/ 33%
83.5%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 33%
0.86%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 26.7%
/ 33%
13.7%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 50%
0.86%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.2
Forward: 8.0
EPS
$1.45
Dividend Yield
462.0%
Payout: 42.6%
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
13.2
EV: $281.0B
Revenue
$185.2B
Growth: -4.3%
Beta
0.3
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 15.1%
Operating Margin 13.3%
Net Margin 7.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 3.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$46.5B
Free Cash Flow$46.3B
Total Debt$242.5B
Debt-to-Equity54.7
Current Ratio2.6
Total Assets$908.6B

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 11.88
50-Day MAHKD 13.65
200-Day MAHKD 13.60
Avg Volume21.6M
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
HKD 11.80
HKD 15.12

About China Overseas (0688)

CEO
Mr. ZhiChao Zhang
Employees
3,232
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate - Development
Country
Hong Kong
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$130.2B
Currency
HKD

China Overseas Land & Investment Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the property development, commercial property operations, and other businesses in the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom. It is involved in the rental of properties; material procurement and supply chain management activities; issuance of guaranteed notes; property consultancy and real estate agency; and construction and building design consultancy activities. The company also provides loan financing and security investment services; operates hotels; and develops and sells properties. In addition, it engages in the investment and financing, land consolidation, regional planning, real estate development, engineering construction, industrial import, and property management businesses. Further, the company offers urban services, including office buildings, flexible working space, shopping malls, star-rated hotels, long-term rental apartments, logistics parks, and architectural design and construction. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Central, Hong Kong. China Overseas Land & Investment Limited is a subsidiary of China Overseas Holdings Limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is China Overseas (0688) halal to invest in?

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

China Overseas's debt ratio is 163.1% 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 26.7%.

What are China Overseas's key financial metrics?

China Overseas has a market capitalization of $130.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.2, and revenue of $185.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.1% and a net margin of 7.7%. Return on equity stands at 3.9%.

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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