Is Comcast (CMCSA) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $103.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Comcast (CMCSA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 85.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Comcast operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 85.1%
/ 30%
8.2%
/ 30%
11.9%
/ 30%
7.68%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 85.1%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
11.9%
/ 33%
7.68%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 36.3%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 33%
7.68%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 85.1%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
11.9%
/ 33%
7.68%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 36.3%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 50%
7.68%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
5.3
Forward: 7.3
EPS
$5.39
Dividend Yield
466.0%
Payout: 18.4%
P/B Ratio
1.1
EV/EBITDA
5.4
EV: $198.0B
Revenue
$123.7B
Growth: 1.2%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 71.7%
Operating Margin 10.8%
Net Margin 16.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 21.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$33.6B
Free Cash Flow$19.2B
Total Debt$98.9B
Debt-to-Equity107.9
Current Ratio0.9
Total Assets$272.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$28.72
50-Day MA$30.25
200-Day MA$29.57
Avg Volume34.6M
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$24.13
$34.81

About Comcast (CMCSA)

CEO
Mr. Brian L. Roberts
Employees
179,000
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$103.2B
Currency
USD

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. The company operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments. Its Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, sky-branded entertainment television networks, and advertising. The Business Services Connectivity segment offers connectivity services for small business locations, which include broadband, wireline voice, and wireless services; and ethernet network services for medium-sized customers and larger enterprises. Its Media segment operates NBCUniversal's national and regional cable networks; the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks and owned local broadcast television stations; and Peacock, a direct-to-consumer streaming services. The company also operates international television networks comprising the Sky Sports networks, as well as other digital properties. Its Studios segment operates NBCUniversal and Sky film and television studio production and distribution operations. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; Osaka, Japan; and Beijing, China. It also offers a consolidated streaming platforms under the Philadelphia Flyers and the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Xumo. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comcast (CMCSA) halal to invest in?

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

Comcast's debt ratio is 85.1% 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 36.3%.

What are Comcast's key financial metrics?

Comcast has a market capitalization of $103.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.3, and revenue of $123.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 71.7% and a net margin of 16.2%. Return on equity stands at 21.4%.

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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