Is Frontline plc (FRO) Halal?

NYSE Energy Cyprus $7.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Frontline plc (FRO) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 48.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Frontline plc operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 48.7%
/ 30%
5.4%
/ 30%
2.0%
/ 30%
0.82%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 48.7%
/ 33%
5.4%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.82%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 60.2%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 33%
0.82%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 48.7%
/ 33%
5.4%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.82%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 60.2%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 50%
0.82%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
19.8
Forward: 14.3
EPS
$1.70
Dividend Yield
523.0%
Payout: 54.7%
P/B Ratio
3.0
EV/EBITDA
11.5
EV: $10.3B
Revenue
$2.1B
Growth: 46.7%
Beta
-0.0
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 49.5%
Operating Margin 44.5%
Net Margin 19.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 15.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$736M
Free Cash Flow-$179M
Total Debt$3.7B
Debt-to-Equity122.2
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$6.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$33.57
50-Day MA$31.63
200-Day MA$24.12
Avg Volume3.9M
Beta-0.0
52-Week Range
$12.40
$39.89

About Frontline plc (FRO)

CEO
Mr. Lars H. Barstad
Employees
85
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream
Country
Cyprus
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$7.5B
Currency
USD

Frontline plc, a shipping company, engages in the ownership and operation of oil and product tankers worldwide. The company owns and operates oil and product tankers, such as very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Suezmax tankers, and LR2/Aframax tankers. As of December 31, 2025, it operated a fleet of 80 vessels, including 41 VLCCs, 21 Suezmax tankers, and 18 LR2/Aframax tankers. The company is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. Frontline plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Limassol, Cyprus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frontline plc (FRO) halal to invest in?

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

Frontline plc's debt ratio is 48.7% 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 60.2%.

What are Frontline plc's key financial metrics?

Frontline plc has a market capitalization of $7.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 19.8, and revenue of $2.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 49.5% and a net margin of 19.3%. Return on equity stands at 15.6%.

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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