Is HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Halal?

NYSE Healthcare United States $105.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 40.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. HCA Healthcare, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 40.9%
/ 30%
0.9%
/ 30%
9.1%
/ 30%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 40.9%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
9.1%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 80.2%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
17.9%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 40.9%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
9.1%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 80.2%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
17.9%
/ 50%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
16.7
Forward: 14.2
EPS
$28.31
Dividend Yield
66.0%
Payout: 10.2%
P/B Ratio
-17.6
EV/EBITDA
10.1
EV: $156.3B
Revenue
$75.6B
Growth: 6.7%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 41.5%
Operating Margin 16.3%
Net Margin 9.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 12.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$12.6B
Free Cash Flow$7.7B
Total Debt$48.7B
Current Ratio1.0
Total Assets$60.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$480.32
50-Day MA$509.61
200-Day MA$445.82
Avg Volume1.1M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$314.43
$556.52

About HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)

CEO
Mr. Samuel N. Hazen
Employees
230,000
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Care Facilities
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$105.5B
Currency
USD

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various other facilities. Its general and acute care hospitals offer medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic services, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HCA Healthcare, 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s debt ratio?

HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s debt ratio is 40.9% 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 80.2%.

What are HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. has a market capitalization of $105.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 16.7, and revenue of $75.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.5% and a net margin of 9.0%.

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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