Is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Banks - Diversified | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Banks - Diversified | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Banks - Diversified | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Banks - Diversified | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Banks - Diversified | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 55.2% | |
| Net Margin | 35.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $29.8B |
| Free Cash Flow | $25.1B |
| Total Debt | $256.1B |
| Total Assets | $3.2T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $79.63 |
| 50-Day MA | $85.50 |
| 200-Day MA | $72.60 |
| Avg Volume | 2.2M |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$45.66
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About HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBC)
HSBC Holdings plc engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking. The Hong Kong segment is involved in the retail banking and wealth and commercial banking of HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank. The UK segment engages in UK retail banking and wealth, as well as first direct and M&S Bank, UK Commercial Banking, and HSBC Innovation Bank. The Corporate and Institutional Banking segment is involved in transaction banking and capital markets. The International Wealth and Premier Banking segment is involved in the business comprising premier banking outside of Hong Kong and the UK, its private bank, asset management, and insurance businesses. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 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 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's debt ratio?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's key financial metrics?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC has a market capitalization of $272.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.2, and revenue of $66.2B. Return on equity stands at 11.6%.
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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