Is AECOM (ACM) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 26.6% / 30% | 13.0% / 30% | 36.4% / 30% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 26.6% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 36.4% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 26.5% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 36.3% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 26.6% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 36.4% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 26.5% / 33% | 13.0% / 33% | 36.3% / 50% | 0.39% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 7.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.3% | |
| Net Margin | 2.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 28.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $822M |
| Free Cash Flow | $685M |
| Total Debt | $3.2B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 136.6 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $12.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $86.95 |
| 50-Day MA | $94.52 |
| 200-Day MA | $111.61 |
| Avg Volume | 1.5M |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$85.00
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About AECOM (ACM)
AECOM, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional infrastructure consulting services for governments, businesses, and organizations internationally. The company operates in three segments: Americas, International, and AECOM Capital. The company offers advisory, planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, construction and program management services, and investment and development services to public and private clients in major end markets such as transportation, facilities, water, environmental, and energy. It is also involved in the investment and development of real estate projects. The company was formerly known as AECOM Technology Corporation and changed its name to AECOM in January 2015. AECOM was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AECOM (ACM) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), AECOM 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 AECOM's debt ratio?
AECOM's debt ratio is 26.6% 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 26.5%.
What are AECOM's key financial metrics?
AECOM has a market capitalization of $11.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.9, and revenue of $16.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.7% and a net margin of 2.9%. Return on equity stands at 28.2%.
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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