Is GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 102.2% / 30% | 39.0% / 30% | 3.7% / 30% | 2.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 102.2% / 33% | 39.0% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 2.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 41.0% / 33% | 15.6% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 2.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 102.2% / 33% | 39.0% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 2.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 41.0% / 33% | 15.6% / 33% | 1.5% / 50% | 2.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 72.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 27.9% | |
| Net Margin | 18.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.7B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.0B |
| Total Debt | $21.9B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 93.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $53.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $69.97 |
| 50-Day MA | $73.31 |
| 200-Day MA | $79.57 |
| Avg Volume | 3.8M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$65.61
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About GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN)
Global Payments Inc. provides payment technology and software solutions for card, check, and digital-based payments in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, reconciliation and dispute management, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting services. The company also provides an array of enterprise software solutions that streamline business operations of its customers in various vertical markets; and value-added solutions and services, such as point-of-sale software, analytics and customer engagement, payroll and reporting, and human capital management. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, independent sales organizations, payment facilitators, and financial institutions. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 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 GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's debt ratio?
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's debt ratio is 102.2% 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 41.0%.
What are GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's key financial metrics?
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC has a market capitalization of $18.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 14.9, and revenue of $7.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 72.6% and a net margin of 18.2%. Return on equity stands at 4.8%.
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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