Is Wharf Real Estate (1997) Halal?

HKSE Real Estate Hong Kong $69.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Wharf Real Estate (1997) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 42.4% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Wharf Real Estate 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 42.4%
/ 30%
1.6%
/ 30%
0.3%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 42.4%
/ 33%
1.6%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 14.9%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 42.4%
/ 33%
1.6%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 14.9%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.40
Dividend Yield
574.0%
Payout: 431.0%
P/B Ratio
0.4
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 78.3%
Operating Margin 72.8%
Net Margin -33.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) -2.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$6.3B
Free Cash Flow$6.3B
Total Debt$35.5B
Debt-to-Equity18.3
Current Ratio0.2
Total Assets$238.1B

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 23.18
50-Day MAHKD 26.79
200-Day MAHKD 24.38
Avg Volume4.2M
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
HKD 16.36
HKD 29.38

About Wharf Real Estate (1997)

CEO
Mr. Tin Hoi Ng
Employees
2,900
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Services
Country
Hong Kong
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$69.8B
Currency
HKD

Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited, an investment holding company, develops, owns, and operates properties and hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore. It operates through Investment Properties, Development Properties, Hotel, and Investment segments. The company's flagship properties include Harbour City, a commercial space comprising offices, retail shops, serviced apartments, hotels and clubs, and car parking spaces; and Times Square, a retail space that consists of office and car parking spaces. It also owns and operates the Wheelock House and Crawford House commercial properties; The Murray hotel; Plaza Hollywood, a shopping mall with shops, restaurants, and a cinema multiplex; The Star Ferry, which operates two inner harbor ferry services; and Wheelock Place and Scotts Square malls. In addition, the company engages in the leasing and management of retail and office properties, and serviced apartments; property and equity investments; and provision of leasing, finance, treasury, public transport, and management services. Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wharf Real Estate (1997) halal to invest in?

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

Wharf Real Estate's debt ratio is 42.4% 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 14.9%.

What are Wharf Real Estate's key financial metrics?

Wharf Real Estate has a market capitalization of $69.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 78.3% and a net margin of -33.2%. Return on equity stands at -2.3%.

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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