Is Givaudan (GIVN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 16.6% / 30% | 2.8% / 30% | 6.1% / 30% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 16.6% / 33% | 2.8% / 33% | 6.1% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 37.2% / 33% | 6.3% / 33% | 13.6% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 16.6% / 33% | 2.8% / 33% | 6.1% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 37.2% / 33% | 6.3% / 33% | 13.6% / 50% | 0.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 16.9% | |
| Net Margin | 14.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 23.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.5B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Total Debt | $4.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 96.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $11.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | CHF 2,646.00 |
| 50-Day MA | CHF 2,958.18 |
| 200-Day MA | CHF 3,305.38 |
| Avg Volume | 24K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
CHF 2,566.00
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About Givaudan (GIVN)
Givaudan SA engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. It operates in two divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances; consumer products, such as personal, home, fabric, and oral care; fragrance ingredients; and active beauty products. The Taste & Wellbeing division provides beverages, such as fizzy drinks, bottled waters, ready-to-drink juices, and alcoholic drinks; dairy and cheese products, including dairy drinks, yoghurt, ice cream, chilled desserts, cream cheese, and spreads; snacks; givaudan flavour ingredients; savory, and supplements and nutraceutical products; and biscuits, crackers, and cereals, as well as confectionery products, such as chewing gums, chocolates, and sweets. It operates in Switzerland, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Givaudan SA was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Vernier, Switzerland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Givaudan (GIVN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Givaudan 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 Givaudan's debt ratio?
Givaudan'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 37.2%.
Does Givaudan require dividend purification?
Yes, Givaudan has an impermissible income ratio of 0.25%, which means 0.25% 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 Givaudan's key financial metrics?
Givaudan has a market capitalization of $24.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 23.0, and revenue of $7.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.5% and a net margin of 14.3%. Return on equity stands at 23.4%.
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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