Is Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) Halal?

NYSE Utilities Chile $5.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 51.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Enel Chile S.A. operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 51.7%
/ 30%
7.5%
/ 30%
31.8%
/ 30%
1.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 51.7%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
31.8%
/ 33%
1.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 21.4%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
13.2%
/ 33%
1.11%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 51.7%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
31.8%
/ 33%
1.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 21.4%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
13.2%
/ 50%
1.11%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
9.9
Forward: 0.0
EPS
$0.39
Dividend Yield
120.0%
Payout: 13.7%
P/B Ratio
51.5
EV/EBITDA
210.9
EV: $270.8B
Revenue
$4.5B
Growth: 162.9%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 38.4%
Operating Margin 27.8%
Net Margin 11.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow$821M
Total Debt$2.8B
Debt-to-Equity69.7
Current Ratio0.9
Total Assets$12.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.86
50-Day MA$4.16
200-Day MA$3.82
Avg Volume592K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$2.85
$4.51

About Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC)

CEO
Mr. Gianluca Palumbo
Employees
1,792
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Country
Chile
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$5.3B
Currency
USD

Enel Chile S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, operation, generation, distribution, transmission, transformation, and sale of electricity in Chile and internationally. It operates in two segments, Generation and Distribution and Networks. The company generates and sells energy from renewable sources, including wind, hydroelectric, solar photovoltaic, and geothermal power, as well as energy storage systems; and transports and sells fuels. It is also involved in consulting services; financial assets investments; and civil and hydraulic engineering works. The company was formerly known as Enersis Chile S.A. and changed its name to Enel Chile S.A. in October 2016. Enel Chile S.A. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santiago, Chile. The company operates as a subsidiary of Enel SpA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Enel Chile S.A. 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 Enel Chile S.A.'s debt ratio?

Enel Chile S.A.'s debt ratio is 51.7% 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 21.4%.

What are Enel Chile S.A.'s key financial metrics?

Enel Chile S.A. has a market capitalization of $5.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 9.9, and revenue of $4.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 38.4% and a net margin of 11.8%. Return on equity stands at 10.7%.

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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