Is Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 191.1% / 30% | 307.1% / 30% | 34.4% / 30% | 5.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 191.1% / 33% | 307.1% / 33% | 34.4% / 33% | 5.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 18.5% / 33% | 29.8% / 33% | 3.3% / 33% | 5.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 191.1% / 33% | 307.1% / 33% | 34.4% / 33% | 5.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 18.5% / 33% | 29.8% / 33% | 3.3% / 50% | 5.98% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.5% | |
| Net Margin | 4.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$3.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$16.4B |
| Total Debt | $97.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 33.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $449.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $109.91 |
| 50-Day MA | $134.47 |
| 200-Day MA | $117.27 |
| Avg Volume | 2.9M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$74.71
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About Baidu, Inc. (BIDU)
Baidu, Inc. provides internet content, value-added telecommunication-based, internet map, and online audio and video services in the People's Republic of China. It operates in two segments, Baidu General Business and iQIYI. The Baidu General Business segment offers products and services for mobile ecosystem, AI cloud, and intelligent driving. This segment operates Baidu App that enables users to access search, feed, content, and other services through mobile devices; and Haokan, which offers a range of various user generated and professionally produced short videos. It also provides a portfolio of knowledge and information products, including Baidu Wiki, which features columns and videos, such as encyclopedia of intangible cultural heritage, digital museum and recorder of history; Baidu Knows, an online community where users can pose questions to other users, such as individuals, professionals, and enterprises; Baidu Experience, an online platform where users share daily knowledge and experience; ERNIE Bot, new AI-native product that serves as a multi-round conversational AI assistant on both PC and mobile; and Baidu Post, a social media that allows users to post text, image, audio and video content, and reply to original curation forming valuable discussion groups, as well as livestreaming services, including live streaming and AI-powered digital human livestreaming. In addition, the company offers DuerOS smart assistant for the Chinese language; Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service; online marketing services; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app providing users with travel-related services; and AI chips. The iQIYI segment produces and distributes professionally produced content. This segment offers online entertainment video services, including online videos, experience services, online games, comics, and others. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Baidu, Inc. 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 Baidu, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Baidu, Inc.'s debt ratio is 191.1% 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 18.5%.
What are Baidu, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Baidu, Inc. has a market capitalization of $36.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 63.2, and revenue of $129.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.9% and a net margin of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at 1.9%.
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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