Is SoftBank (9984) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from March 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 84.5% / 30% | 23.2% / 30% | 13.4% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 84.5% / 33% | 23.2% / 33% | 13.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 42.0% / 33% | 11.5% / 33% | 6.7% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 84.5% / 33% | 23.2% / 33% | 13.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 42.0% / 33% | 11.5% / 33% | 6.7% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 51.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.8% | |
| Net Margin | 48.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $203.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$650.6B |
| Total Debt | $18.9T |
| Debt-to-Equity | 132.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $45.0T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | JPY 3,822.00 |
| 50-Day MA | JPY 4,035.66 |
| 200-Day MA | JPY 4,151.82 |
| Avg Volume | 49.8M |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
JPY 1,432.50
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About SoftBank (9984)
SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Other segments. The company offers mobile communications and solutions to enterprise customers, and broadband services to retail customers; and sells mobile devices and software tools, as well as related services. It also provides online advertising and e-commerce services; payment and financial services; information and communication technology services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and Internet of Things equipment to retail customers. In addition, the company engages in the design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; alternative investment management; ownership of professional baseball team; operation of baseball games; management and maintenance of baseball stadium and other sports facilities; and distribution of video, voice, and data content via media businesses. Further, it is involved in the certification services, security solutions, and Linux/OSS businesses; operation of comprehensive IT information site ITmedia; internet advertising agency business; sale of indirect materials, such as consumable supplies; facility management; operation of StoreMatch, an online advertising distribution service; planning and operation of fashion e-commerce website; operational support of brands' own e-commerce website; operation of fashion coordination app; banking; mail order sale of stationery and services; and provision of autonomous forklifts. The company was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015. SoftBank Group Corp. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SoftBank (9984) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SoftBank 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 SoftBank's debt ratio?
SoftBank's debt ratio is 84.5% 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 42.0%.
What are SoftBank's key financial metrics?
SoftBank has a market capitalization of $22.5T, trailing P/E ratio of 7.4, and revenue of $7.2T. The company maintains a gross margin of 51.6% and a net margin of 48.2%. Return on equity stands at 26.0%.
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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