Is Fortescue (FMG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from June 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 9.2% / 30% | 7.3% / 30% | 0.9% / 30% | 1.13% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 9.2% / 33% | 7.3% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 1.13% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 17.8% / 33% | 14.2% / 33% | 1.8% / 33% | 1.13% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 9.2% / 33% | 7.3% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 1.13% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 17.8% / 33% | 14.2% / 33% | 1.8% / 50% | 1.13% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 41.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 35.1% | |
| Net Margin | 22.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 18.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 11.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Free Cash Flow | $3.2B |
| Total Debt | $5.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 27.8 |
| Current Ratio | 3.0 |
| Total Assets | $30.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | AUD 19.85 |
| 50-Day MA | AUD 20.59 |
| 200-Day MA | AUD 19.92 |
| Avg Volume | 7.1M |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
AUD 13.18
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About Fortescue (FMG)
Fortescue Ltd engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. The company explores for copper and lithium deposits; and rare earth elements. It owns and operates rail and port facilities; and focuses on producing green energy and green hydrogen, including derivatives comprising green ammonia, as well as green technology development and manufacturing. The company was formerly known as Fortescue Metals Group Limited and changed its name to Fortescue Ltd in November 2023. Fortescue Ltd was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortescue (FMG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Fortescue 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 Fortescue's debt ratio?
Fortescue's debt ratio is 9.2% 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 17.8%.
Does Fortescue require dividend purification?
Yes, Fortescue has an impermissible income ratio of 1.13%, which means 1.13% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Fortescue's key financial metrics?
Fortescue has a market capitalization of $62.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 11.5, and revenue of $15.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.9% and a net margin of 22.8%. Return on equity stands at 18.7%.
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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