Is MKS INC (MKSI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 31.5% / 30% | 4.8% / 30% | 4.6% / 30% | 0.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 31.5% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 4.6% / 33% | 0.79% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 50.6% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 0.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 31.5% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 4.6% / 33% | 0.79% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 50.6% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 7.4% / 50% | 0.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 46.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 14.2% | |
| Net Margin | 7.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $645M |
| Free Cash Flow | $497M |
| Total Debt | $4.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 164.7 |
| Current Ratio | 2.7 |
| Total Assets | $8.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $225.12 |
| 50-Day MA | $234.15 |
| 200-Day MA | $154.51 |
| Avg Volume | 1.5M |
| Beta | 1.9 |
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52-Week Range
$54.84
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About MKS INC (MKSI)
MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MKS INC (MKSI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MKS 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 MKS INC's debt ratio?
MKS INC's debt ratio is 31.5% 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 50.6%.
What are MKS INC's key financial metrics?
MKS INC has a market capitalization of $15.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 51.1, and revenue of $3.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 46.7% and a net margin of 7.5%. Return on equity stands at 11.7%.
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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