Is Antofagasta (ANTO) Halal?

LSE Basic Materials United Kingdom $32.2B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Antofagasta (ANTO) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 14.5% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Antofagasta comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector (Copper), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 14.5%
/ 30%
11.7%
/ 30%
1.9%
/ 30%
1.1%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 14.5%
/ 33%
11.7%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 23.6%
/ 33%
19.1%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 14.5%
/ 33%
11.7%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 23.6%
/ 33%
19.1%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 50%
1.1%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
32.3
Forward: 24.1
EPS
$1.01
Dividend Yield
145.0%
Payout: 29.8%
P/B Ratio
411.9
EV/EBITDA
7.9
EV: $39.0B
Revenue
$6.6B
Growth: 31.8%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
2.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 49.9%
Operating Margin 43.2%
Net Margin 15.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 15.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 8.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$2.3B
Free Cash Flow-$129M
Total Debt$5.3B
Debt-to-Equity53.1
Current Ratio2.9
Total Assets$22.6B

Price & Trading

Last CloseGBp 3,246.00
50-Day MAGBp 3,722.44
200-Day MAGBp 2,816.02
Avg Volume1.4M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
GBp 1,278.00
GBp 4,475.00

About Antofagasta (ANTO)

CEO
Mr. Ivan Arriagada Herrera
Employees
8,457
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper
Country
United Kingdom
Exchange
LSE
Market Cap
$32.2B
Currency
GBp

Antofagasta plc operates as a mining company. It operates through Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, Zaldívar, Exploration and Evaluation, and Transport Division segments. The company produces copper cathodes and copper concentrates; molybdenum concentrates; and gold and silver by-products. It also provides rail and road cargo services to mining customers in northern Chile. In addition, the company has exploration projects in various countries. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, rest of Europe, Chile, rest of Latin America, the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and rest of Asia. The company was incorporated in 1888 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Antofagasta plc is a subsidiary of Metalinvest Anstalt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antofagasta (ANTO) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta's debt ratio?

Antofagasta's debt ratio is 14.5% 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 23.6%.

Does Antofagasta require dividend purification?

Yes, Antofagasta has an impermissible income ratio of 1.10%, which means 1.10% 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 Antofagasta's key financial metrics?

Antofagasta has a market capitalization of $32.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 32.3, and revenue of $6.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 49.9% and a net margin of 15.4%. Return on equity stands at 15.1%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.