Is INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ (IHG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 23.2% / 30% | 5.6% / 30% | 3.5% / 30% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 23.2% / 33% | 5.6% / 33% | 3.5% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 86.2% / 33% | 20.7% / 33% | 13.1% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 23.2% / 33% | 5.6% / 33% | 3.5% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 86.2% / 33% | 20.7% / 33% | 13.1% / 50% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 61.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 21.6% | |
| Net Margin | 14.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 14.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $898M |
| Free Cash Flow | $821M |
| Total Debt | $4.6B |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $5.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $132.47 |
| 50-Day MA | $137.67 |
| 200-Day MA | $127.97 |
| Avg Volume | 264K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$94.78
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About INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ (IHG)
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC owns, manages, franchises, and leases hotels in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates hotels under the Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotel, Hotel Indigo, voco, Ruby, HUALUXE, Crowne Plaza, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Garner, avid hotels, Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, IHG, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, and Candlewood Suites brand names. The company also provides IHG Rewards loyalty program. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC was formerly known as Six Continents PLC and changed its name to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC in June 2003. The company was founded in 1777 and is headquartered in Windsor, United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ (IHG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ 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 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/'s debt ratio?
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/'s debt ratio is 23.2% 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 86.2%.
Does INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ require dividend purification?
Yes, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ has an impermissible income ratio of 0.94%, which means 0.94% 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 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/'s key financial metrics?
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ has a market capitalization of $19.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 26.7, and revenue of $5.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 61.7% and a net margin of 14.6%.
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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