Is Telekom Malaysia (4863) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 12.8% / 30% | 9.4% / 30% | 8.0% / 30% | 0.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 12.8% / 33% | 9.4% / 33% | 8.0% / 33% | 0.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 18.0% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 11.3% / 33% | 0.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 12.8% / 33% | 9.4% / 33% | 8.0% / 33% | 0.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 18.0% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 11.3% / 50% | 0.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 32.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 9.4% | |
| Net Margin | 14.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Free Cash Flow | $1.8B |
| Total Debt | $3.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 34.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $20.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | MYR 7.31 |
| 50-Day MA | MYR 7.70 |
| 200-Day MA | MYR 7.32 |
| Avg Volume | 5.4M |
| Beta | 0.2 |
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52-Week Range
MYR 6.19
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About Telekom Malaysia (4863)
Telekom Malaysia Berhad engages in the establishment, maintenance, and provision of telecommunications and related services in Malaysia and internationally. The company offers fixed telephony and broadband, mobility, Wi-Fi, content, cloud, data center, cybersecurity, internet of things, information and communications technology, content services, GPU-as-a-service, and smart services. It also provides network connectivity and bandwidth; project management; provision of fiber optic transmission network; managed network, and value-added telecommunication and information technology; and information and communications technology (ICT) and cloud consumption services. In addition, the company engages in the provision of research and development activities in the areas of communications, hi-tech applications, and products and services in related business; and property development activities. Further, it provides network infrastructure facilities and services; last mile services for fixed and wireless consisting of broadband, messaging, and voice; provision of digital solution; managing and administering a multimedia university; and network system integration and centric; and fleet management services, as well as training and related services. Additionally, the company engages in the international telecommunications; and provision of ICT system security and smart building services, including smart tenant services for building owners, operators, residents, and visitors; and provision of infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telekom Malaysia (4863) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Telekom 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 Telekom Malaysia's debt ratio?
Telekom Malaysia's debt ratio is 12.8% 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 18.0%.
Does Telekom Malaysia require dividend purification?
Yes, Telekom Malaysia has an impermissible income ratio of 0.87%, which means 0.87% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Telekom Malaysia's key financial metrics?
Telekom Malaysia has a market capitalization of $28.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 16.3, and revenue of $11.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.7% and a net margin of 14.4%. Return on equity stands at 16.5%.
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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