Is MGM Resorts International (MGM) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 322.5% / 30% | 21.2% / 30% | 13.8% / 30% | 3.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 322.5% / 33% | 21.2% / 33% | 13.8% / 33% | 3.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 75.8% / 33% | 5.0% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 3.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 322.5% / 33% | 21.2% / 33% | 13.8% / 33% | 3.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 75.8% / 33% | 5.0% / 33% | 3.2% / 50% | 3.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 44.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.1% | |
| Net Margin | 1.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.5B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.5B |
| Total Debt | $31.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 963.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $41.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $37.57 |
| 50-Day MA | $35.68 |
| 200-Day MA | $35.29 |
| Avg Volume | 4.9M |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$25.30
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About MGM Resorts International (MGM)
MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, operates as a gaming and entertainment company in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, MGM China, and MGM Digital. The company operates casino resorts that offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities, as well as online/digital games through its online platforms. Its casino operations include slots and table games, as well as live dealer, online sports betting, and iGaming through BetMGM. The company's customers include premium gaming customers; leisure and wholesale travel customers; business travelers; and group customers, including conventions, trade associations, and small meetings. The company was formerly known as MGM MIRAGE and changed its name to MGM Resorts International in June 2010. MGM Resorts International was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MGM Resorts International (MGM) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MGM Resorts International 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 MGM Resorts International's debt ratio?
MGM Resorts International's debt ratio is 322.5% 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 75.8%.
What are MGM Resorts International's key financial metrics?
MGM Resorts International has a market capitalization of $9.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 47.8, and revenue of $17.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 44.4% and a net margin of 1.2%. Return on equity stands at 14.9%.
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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