Is International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services Jordan $1.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Diversified industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Insurance - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Insurance - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Insurance - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Insurance - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Insurance - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.0
Forward: 7.4
EPS
$2.89
Dividend Yield
86.0%
Payout: 6.1%
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
6.2
EV: $754M
Revenue
$526M
Growth: -6.5%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 43.4%
Operating Margin 26.7%
Net Margin 24.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 18.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$209M
Free Cash Flow$203M
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$2.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$23.83
50-Day MA$24.55
200-Day MA$23.91
Avg Volume61K
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$20.82
$26.98

About International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC)

CEO
Mr. Waleed Wasef Jabsheh
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Diversified
Country
Jordan
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.0B
Currency
USD

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Specialty Long-tail, Specialty Short-tail, and Reinsurance. It is involved in underwriting a portfolio of specialty risks, including energy, property, construction and engineering, ports and terminals, general aviation, political violence, professional lines, financial institutions, marine, and treaty reinsurance. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Amman, Jordan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. 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 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.'s debt ratio?

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. has a market capitalization of $1.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.0, and revenue of $526M. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.4% and a net margin of 24.6%. Return on equity stands at 18.6%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.