Is HeidelbergCement (HEI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 26.8% / 30% | 10.2% / 30% | 6.9% / 30% | 0.56% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 26.8% / 33% | 10.2% / 33% | 6.9% / 33% | 0.56% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 22.0% / 33% | 8.4% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 0.56% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 26.8% / 33% | 10.2% / 33% | 6.9% / 33% | 0.56% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 22.0% / 33% | 8.4% / 33% | 5.7% / 50% | 0.56% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 64.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 18.7% | |
| Net Margin | 9.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.2B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.8B |
| Total Debt | $8.2B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 43.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $37.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | EUR 179.75 |
| 50-Day MA | EUR 198.88 |
| 200-Day MA | EUR 204.00 |
| Avg Volume | 523K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
EUR 133.90
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About HeidelbergCement (HEI)
Heidelberg Materials AG, together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt worldwide. It provides cement products; natural stone aggregates, including sand and gravel; crushed aggregates comprising stone chippings and crushed stones; and ready-mixed concrete for use in the construction of tunnels or bridges, office buildings, or schools, as well as to produce precast concrete parts, such as stairs, ceiling elements, or structural components. The company offers asphalt; and trades in cement, clinker, secondary cementitious materials, solid, alternative fuels, other building materials, and additives. The company was formerly known as HeidelbergCement AG and changed its name to Heidelberg Materials AG in May 2023. Heidelberg Materials AG was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HeidelbergCement (HEI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HeidelbergCement 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 HeidelbergCement's debt ratio?
HeidelbergCement's debt ratio is 26.8% 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 22.0%.
Does HeidelbergCement require dividend purification?
Yes, HeidelbergCement has an impermissible income ratio of 0.56%, which means 0.56% 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 HeidelbergCement's key financial metrics?
HeidelbergCement has a market capitalization of $31.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.9, and revenue of $21.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 64.1% and a net margin of 9.0%. Return on equity stands at 11.1%.
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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