Is HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Halal?
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
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 Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $60.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $480.32 |
| 50-Day MA | $509.61 |
| 200-Day MA | $445.82 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$314.43
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
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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