Is Nestle Malaysia (4707) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 3.9% / 30% | 0.0% / 30% | 2.0% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 3.9% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 26.4% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 13.5% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 3.9% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 26.4% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 13.5% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 30.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 10.3% | |
| Net Margin | 7.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 91.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | $882M |
| Total Debt | $963M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 166.9 |
| Current Ratio | 0.5 |
| Total Assets | $3.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | MYR 98.00 |
| 50-Day MA | MYR 108.36 |
| 200-Day MA | MYR 101.43 |
| Avg Volume | 100K |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
MYR 68.80
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About Nestle Malaysia (4707)
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad manufactures and sells food and beverage products in Malaysia and internationally. The company markets and sells ice-cream, powdered milk and drinks, liquid milk and juices, instant coffee and other beverages, chocolate confectionery products, instant noodles, culinary products, cereals, and related products. It also trades and deals in nutrition products. The company offers its products primarily under the Milo, Nescafé, Maggi, KitKat, Nestum, DRUMSTICK, MAT KOOL, Nestlé Gold Corn Flakes, Honey Stars, Koko Krunch, Original Fitnesse, NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS, NESTLÉ ENERCAL COMPLETE, NESTLÉ CRUNCH, LACTOGROW PROBIO, Cerelac, LACTOGROW Aktif, NESTLÉ EVERYDAY, NESPRAY and La Cremeria brands. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:NESTLE) operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nestle Malaysia (4707) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Nestle Malaysia 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 Nestle Malaysia's debt ratio?
Nestle Malaysia's debt ratio is 3.9% 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 26.4%.
What are Nestle Malaysia's key financial metrics?
Nestle Malaysia has a market capitalization of $23.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 45.2, and revenue of $6.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 30.4% and a net margin of 7.5%. Return on equity stands at 91.3%.
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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