Is BMW (BMW) Halal?

XETRA Consumer Cyclical Germany $47.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
BMW (BMW) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 175.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. BMW operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 175.8%
/ 30%
44.9%
/ 30%
85.1%
/ 30%
0.46%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 175.8%
/ 33%
44.9%
/ 33%
85.1%
/ 33%
0.46%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 31.9%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
15.5%
/ 33%
0.46%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 175.8%
/ 33%
44.9%
/ 33%
85.1%
/ 33%
0.46%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 31.9%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
15.5%
/ 50%
0.46%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
6.5
Forward: 6.3
EPS
$11.89
Dividend Yield
566.0%
Payout: 36.2%
P/B Ratio
0.5
EV/EBITDA
9.2
EV: $144.3B
Revenue
$133.5B
Growth: -8.1%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 13.8%
Operating Margin 5.6%
Net Margin 5.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$8.2B
Free Cash Flow-$2.7B
Total Debt$88.3B
Debt-to-Equity112.8
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$266.0B

Price & Trading

Last CloseEUR 78.18
50-Day MAEUR 84.94
200-Day MAEUR 85.96
Avg Volume1.0M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
EUR 62.96
EUR 97.92

About BMW (BMW)

CEO
Mr. Oliver Zipse
Employees
146,064
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers
Country
Germany
Exchange
XETRA
Market Cap
$47.2B
Currency
EUR

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft develops, manufactures, and sells automobiles and motorcycles, spare parts, and accessories worldwide. It operates through Automotive, Motorcycles, and Financial Services segments. The company offers automobiles under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. It also develops, manufactures, and sells scooters, and motorcycles for private use and special-purpose vehicles for operational use under the BMW Motorrad brand. In addition, the company provides car rentals; credit financing; leasing that include insurance and service products; financing for dealership and customer deposits; vehicle fleet financing services for corporate car fleets under the Alphabet brand; and financial services for the automotive sector. It sells its products through retail outlet, agent, and independent dealerships. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BMW (BMW) halal to invest in?

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

BMW's debt ratio is 175.8% 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 31.9%.

What are BMW's key financial metrics?

BMW has a market capitalization of $47.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 6.5, and revenue of $133.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 13.8% and a net margin of 5.5%. Return on equity stands at 7.7%.

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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