Is Southern Cement (3050) Halal?

SAU Basic Materials Saudi Arabia $3.3B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Southern Cement (3050) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 21.0% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Southern Cement comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector (Building Materials), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 21.0%
/ 30%
6.0%
/ 30%
4.4%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 21.0%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 14.7%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 21.0%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 14.7%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
22.7
Forward: 13.9
EPS
$1.04
Dividend Yield
408.0%
Payout: 67.3%
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
12.4
EV: $4.4B
Revenue
$935M
Growth: -5.7%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility
Current Ratio
3.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 27.6%
Operating Margin 7.5%
Net Margin 16.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 4.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$177M
Free Cash Flow-$282M
Total Debt$649M
Debt-to-Equity37.6
Current Ratio3.8
Total Assets$4.4B

Price & Trading

Last CloseSAR 23.26
50-Day MASAR 22.46
200-Day MASAR 24.53
Avg Volume60K
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
SAR 20.66
SAR 34.30

About Southern Cement (3050)

CEO
Mr. Abdulsalam bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Duraibi
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Country
Saudi Arabia
Exchange
SAU
Market Cap
$3.3B
Currency
SAR

Southern Province Cement Company engages in the manufacture, production and sale of cement, clinker, and its derivatives and accessories in Saudi Arabia. It sells clinker. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Cement (3050) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Southern Cement is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Southern Cement's debt ratio?

Southern Cement's debt ratio is 21.0% 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 14.7%.

What are Southern Cement's key financial metrics?

Southern Cement has a market capitalization of $3.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.7, and revenue of $935M. The company maintains a gross margin of 27.6% and a net margin of 16.7%. Return on equity stands at 4.4%.

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.