Is Fast Retailing (9983) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from August 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 2.6% / 30% | 8.9% / 30% | 0.5% / 30% | 2.92% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 2.6% / 33% | 8.9% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.92% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 13.3% / 33% | 46.5% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 2.92% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 2.6% / 33% | 8.9% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.92% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 13.3% / 33% | 46.5% / 33% | 2.5% / 50% | 2.92% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 54.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 20.1% | |
| Net Margin | 12.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $580.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | $401.8B |
| Total Debt | $513.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 26.9 |
| Current Ratio | 2.7 |
| Total Assets | $3.9T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | JPY 61,870.00 |
| 50-Day MA | JPY 64,074.60 |
| 200-Day MA | JPY 54,214.40 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
JPY 41,650.00
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About Fast Retailing (9983)
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. operates as an apparel designer and retailer in Japan and internationally. The company operates through UNIQLO Japan, UNIQLO International, GU, and Global Brands segments. It manufactures and retails clothing for men, women, children, and babies. The company operates stores and franchises under the UNIQLO, GU, PLST, Theory, COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, J Brand, and PRINCESSE TAM.TAM brand names. It sells its products through online; and provides real estate leasing services. The company was formerly known as Ogori Shoji Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. in September 1991. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan.
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As a halal stock with 2.92% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fast Retailing (9983) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Fast Retailing 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 Fast Retailing's debt ratio?
Fast Retailing's debt ratio is 2.6% 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 13.3%.
Does Fast Retailing require dividend purification?
Yes, Fast Retailing has an impermissible income ratio of 2.92%, which means 2.92% 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 Fast Retailing's key financial metrics?
Fast Retailing has a market capitalization of $19.0T, trailing P/E ratio of 43.9, and revenue of $3.4T. The company maintains a gross margin of 54.0% and a net margin of 12.7%. Return on equity stands at 20.0%.
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.
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