Is CARDINAL HEALTH INC (CAH) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from June 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 16.6% / 30% | 7.6% / 30% | 25.8% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 16.6% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 25.8% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 16.1% / 33% | 7.3% / 33% | 24.9% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 16.6% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 25.8% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 16.1% / 33% | 7.3% / 33% | 24.9% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 3.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.2% | |
| Net Margin | 0.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.9B |
| Total Debt | $8.5B |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $53.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $207.70 |
| 50-Day MA | $217.28 |
| 200-Day MA | $183.87 |
| Avg Volume | 1.7M |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$120.72
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About CARDINAL HEALTH INC (CAH)
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, and Global Medical Products and Distribution. The company provides customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and patients in the home. It distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. The company also provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products; pharmacy management services to hospitals; operates pharmacies, including pharmacies in community health centers; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products. In addition, it manufactures, sources, and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices that include exam and surgical gloves; needles, syringe, and sharps disposals; compression, incontinence, nutritional delivery, and wound care products; single-use surgical drapes, gowns, and apparel products; fluid suction and collection systems; urology products; operating room supply products; and electrode product lines. Further, the company distributes a range of national brand products, including medical, surgical, and laboratory products; provides supply chain services and solutions to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare providers; and assembles and sells sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Additionally, it manufactures, prepares, and delivers radiopharmaceuticals; and optimizes direct shipments through integrated technology solutions. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CARDINAL HEALTH INC (CAH) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CARDINAL HEALTH INC 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 CARDINAL HEALTH INC's debt ratio?
CARDINAL HEALTH INC's debt ratio is 16.6% 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 16.1%.
What are CARDINAL HEALTH INC's key financial metrics?
CARDINAL HEALTH INC has a market capitalization of $48.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 29.8, and revenue of $222.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 3.7% and a net margin of 0.7%.
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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