Is HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE) Halal?

NYSE Utilities United States $2.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 129.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 129.3%
/ 30%
29.1%
/ 30%
17.8%
/ 30%
0.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 129.3%
/ 33%
29.1%
/ 33%
17.8%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 37.3%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 129.3%
/ 33%
29.1%
/ 33%
17.8%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 37.3%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 50%
0.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
20.7
Forward: 12.7
EPS
$0.71
P/B Ratio
1.6
EV/EBITDA
9.3
EV: $5.0B
Revenue
$3.1B
Growth: 0.8%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 19.0%
Operating Margin 8.4%
Net Margin 4.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$391M
Free Cash Flow$50M
Total Debt$3.0B
Debt-to-Equity186.1
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$8.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$14.98
50-Day MA$15.40
200-Day MA$12.50
Avg Volume3.2M
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$9.06
$17.38

About HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE)

CEO
Mr. Scott W. H. Seu
Employees
2,659
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$2.5B
Currency
USD

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electric utility business. The company engages in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the islands of Oahu; Hawaii; and Maui, Lanai, and Molokai; and renewable energy sources and potential sources include wind, solar, photovoltaic, geothermal, wave, hydroelectric, municipal waste, and other biofuels. It also invests in non-regulated renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure in the State of Hawaii. In addition, the company serves suburban communities, resorts, the United States Armed Forces installations, and agricultural operations. Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES 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 HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC's debt ratio?

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC's debt ratio is 129.3% 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 37.3%.

What are HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC's key financial metrics?

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC has a market capitalization of $2.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 20.7, and revenue of $3.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 19.0% and a net margin of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 7.9%.

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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