Is Bunzl (BNZL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 52.1% / 30% | 20.1% / 30% | 18.0% / 30% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 52.1% / 33% | 20.1% / 33% | 18.0% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 39.1% / 33% | 15.0% / 33% | 13.5% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 52.1% / 33% | 20.1% / 33% | 18.0% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 39.1% / 33% | 15.0% / 33% | 13.5% / 50% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 28.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.1% | |
| Net Margin | 3.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $911M |
| Free Cash Flow | $856M |
| Total Debt | $3.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 105.9 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | $9.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 2,174.00 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 2,150.88 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 2,254.33 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 1,981.00
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About Bunzl (BNZL)
Bunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. It provides personal protection and safety equipment, including gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, other workwear, as well as cleaning and hygiene supplies and asset protection products; and healthcare consumables, such as gloves, masks, swabs, gowns, bandages, healthcare devices, and other healthcare related equipment. The company also offers cleaning and hygiene materials comprising chemicals and hygiene paper; goods-not-for-resale, including food packaging, films, labels, and other store supplies; non-food consumables, such as food packaging, disposable tableware, guest amenities, catering equipment, and agricultural supplies; and other products. It serves its products to industrial, construction, e-commerce, hospitals, care homes and other facilities serving the healthcare, public sector customers, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, food processors, commercial growers, leisure, retail customers, and office supply companies. Bunzl plc was founded in 1854 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bunzl (BNZL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Bunzl 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 Bunzl's debt ratio?
Bunzl's debt ratio is 52.1% 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 39.1%.
What are Bunzl's key financial metrics?
Bunzl has a market capitalization of $7.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.3. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.9% and a net margin of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 16.5%.
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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