Is AIA Group (1299) Halal?

HKSE Financial Services Hong Kong $896.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
AIA Group (1299) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Life 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 2024

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

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
18.5
Forward: 12.8
EPS
$4.62
Dividend Yield
225.0%
Payout: 38.9%
P/B Ratio
2.6
EV/EBITDA
91.1
EV: $908.5B
Revenue
$31.3B
Growth: 6.0%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 43.9%
Operating Margin 31.4%
Net Margin 23.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 14.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3.3B
Free Cash Flow$3.0B
Total Debt$13.7B
Debt-to-Equity47.2
Current Ratio2.0
Total Assets$305.5B

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 87.00
50-Day MAHKD 84.83
200-Day MAHKD 77.81
Avg Volume26.7M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
HKD 48.60
HKD 92.10

About AIA Group (1299)

CEO
Mr. Yuan Siong Lee
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Country
Hong Kong
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$896.4B
Currency
HKD

AIA Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides life insurance based financial services in Hong Kong. The company offers life insurance, accident, and health insurance and savings plans; and employee benefits, credit life, and pension services to corporate clients. It also involved in the distribution of investment and other financial services products. It sells its products through a network of agents and partners in Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Brunei, Vietnam, and India. AIA Group Limited was founded in 1919 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AIA Group (1299) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are AIA Group's key financial metrics?

AIA Group has a market capitalization of $896.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.5, and revenue of $31.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.9% and a net margin of 23.8%. Return on equity stands at 14.8%.

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.