Is NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD (NBR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 216.8% / 30% | 81.4% / 30% | 33.9% / 30% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 216.8% / 33% | 81.4% / 33% | 33.9% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 52.3% / 33% | 19.6% / 33% | 8.2% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 216.8% / 33% | 81.4% / 33% | 33.9% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 52.3% / 33% | 19.6% / 33% | 8.2% / 50% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 39.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.8% | |
| Net Margin | 9.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 28.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $693M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$23M |
| Total Debt | $2.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 176.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.6 |
| Total Assets | $4.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $89.46 |
| 50-Day MA | $74.07 |
| 200-Day MA | $50.31 |
| Avg Volume | 382K |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$23.27
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About NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD (NBR)
Nabors Industries Ltd. provides drilling and drilling-related services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The company offers tubular running services, including casing and tubing running, and torque monitoring; managed pressure drilling services; and drilling-bit steering systems and rig instrumentation software. The company also offers drilling systems comprising ROCKit, a directional steering control system; SmartNAV, a collaborative guidance and advisory platform; SmartSLIDE, a directional steering control system; and RigCLOUD, a digital infrastructure that integrate applications to deliver real-time insight into operations across the rig fleet. In addition, it operates a fleet of land-based drilling rigs and marketed platforms rigs; manufactures and sells top drives, catwalks, wrenches, drawworks, and other drilling related equipment, such as robotic systems and downhole tools; and provides aftermarket sales and services for the installed base of its equipment. Nabors Industries Ltd. was founded in 1952 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD (NBR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD 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 NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD's debt ratio?
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD's debt ratio is 216.8% 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 52.3%.
What are NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD's key financial metrics?
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD has a market capitalization of $1.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.2, and revenue of $3.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 39.9% and a net margin of 9.0%. Return on equity stands at 28.3%.
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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