Is ICBC (1398) Halal?

HKSE Financial Services China $3.0T
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ICBC (1398) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Banks - Diversified 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 — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
5.9
Forward: 5.6
EPS
$1.12
Dividend Yield
508.0%
Payout: 31.4%
P/B Ratio
0.5
Revenue
$817.3B
Growth: -3.5%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 61.0%
Net Margin 55.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$579.2B
Free Cash Flow$543.6B
Total Debt$2.6T
Total Assets$48.8T

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 6.56
50-Day MAHKD 6.43
200-Day MAHKD 6.18
Avg Volume195.8M
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
HKD 4.86
HKD 6.66

About ICBC (1398)

CEO
Mr. Lin Liao
Employees
409,758
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Country
China
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$3.0T
Currency
HKD

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides banking products and services in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It operates through Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, and Treasury Operations segments. The Corporate Banking segment offers financial products and services, such as corporate loans, deposit-taking activities, trade financing, corporate wealth management, custody, and various corporate intermediary services, as well as corporate loans to corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. The Personal Banking segment provides financial products and services, including deposit-taking activities, personal loans, card business, personal wealth management services, and various personal intermediary services to individual customers. The Treasury Business segment is involved in the money market transactions, investment securities, and foreign exchange transactions business. It also offers personal and corporate internet and mobile banking; and debit and credit cards. In addition, the company is involved in the fund raising, fund sales, asset management, and other businesses; financial leasing; insurance businesses, such as life, health, and accident insurance, as well as reinsurance; debt-for-equity swaps; and issuance of wealth management products, wealth management advisory, and consulting services. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ICBC (1398) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are ICBC's key financial metrics?

ICBC has a market capitalization of $3.0T, trailing P/E ratio of 5.9, and revenue of $817.3B. Return on equity stands at 9.0%.

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.