Is KOREA FUND INC (KF) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $186M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
KOREA FUND INC (KF) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management 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 June 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
2.0
EPS
$21.84
Dividend Yield
98.0%
Payout: 2.0%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$10M
Growth: 8.0%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin -33.7%
Net Margin 4372.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 68.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio0.6
Total Assets$130M

Price & Trading

Last Close$45.15
50-Day MA$47.98
200-Day MA$35.55
Avg Volume24K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$18.15
$58.59

About KOREA FUND INC (KF)

CEO
Mr. Paul Francis Winship
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$186M
Currency
USD

The Korea Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Korea. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach, focusing on such factors as price-to-earnings ratios, dividend yields, and earnings-per-share growth to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. It uses 'Grassroots Research' to make its investments. The Korea Fund, Inc. was formed on August 29, 1984 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KOREA FUND INC (KF) halal to invest in?

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

KOREA FUND INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are KOREA FUND INC's key financial metrics?

KOREA FUND INC has a market capitalization of $186M, trailing P/E ratio of 2.0, and revenue of $10M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 4372.6%. Return on equity stands at 68.2%.

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.