Is Moelis & Co (MC) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $4.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Moelis & Co (MC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Capital Markets 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 2025

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

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
18.5
Forward: 12.9
EPS
$2.94
Dividend Yield
479.0%
Payout: 88.4%
P/B Ratio
7.0
Revenue
$1.5B
Growth: 11.2%
Beta
1.9
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 92.5%
Operating Margin 26.2%
Net Margin 15.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 44.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 16.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$576M
Free Cash Flow$540M
Total Debt$267M
Debt-to-Equity39.3
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$1.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$55.44
50-Day MA$63.71
200-Day MA$67.32
Avg Volume1.2M
Beta1.9
52-Week Range
$47.00
$78.22

About Moelis & Co (MC)

CEO
Mr. Navid Mahmoodzadegan J.D.
Employees
1,416
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$4.0B
Currency
USD

Moelis & Company operates as an investment banking advisory company in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. It offers advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters, as well as strategic advisory, capital markets, capital structure advisory, and private capital advisory. The company serves public multinational corporations, middle market private companies, financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, governments, and sovereign wealth funds clients. Moelis & Company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moelis & Co (MC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Moelis & Co 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 Moelis & Co's debt ratio?

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

What are Moelis & Co's key financial metrics?

Moelis & Co has a market capitalization of $4.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.5, and revenue of $1.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 92.5% and a net margin of 15.4%. Return on equity stands at 44.8%.

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.