Is NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO (NFG) Halal?

NYSE Energy United States $9.1B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO (NFG) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 32.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 32.1%
/ 30%
0.5%
/ 30%
2.6%
/ 30%
4.63%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 32.1%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
4.63%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 32.5%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
4.63%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 32.1%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
4.63%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 32.5%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 50%
4.63%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
13.3
Forward: 11.4
EPS
$7.17
Dividend Yield
225.0%
Payout: 29.6%
P/B Ratio
2.5
EV/EBITDA
7.7
EV: $11.6B
Revenue
$2.3B
Growth: 18.6%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 66.0%
Operating Margin 43.5%
Net Margin 27.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 7.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.1B
Free Cash Flow$187M
Total Debt$2.8B
Debt-to-Equity77.3
Current Ratio0.6
Total Assets$8.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$94.68
50-Day MA$88.37
200-Day MA$85.44
Avg Volume793K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$69.93
$97.06

About NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO (NFG)

CEO
Mr. David P. Bauer
Employees
2,322
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Integrated
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$9.1B
Currency
USD

National Fuel Gas Company operates as a diversified energy company. It operates through Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility segments. The Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment explores for, develops, and produces natural gas and oil. It also builds, owns, and operates gathering facilities in the Appalachian region, as well as provides gathering services to Seneca. The Pipeline and Storage segment provides interstate natural gas transportation services through an integrated gas pipeline system in Pennsylvania and New York; and storage services through its underground natural gas storage fields. This segment also transports and stores natural gas for National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, as well as for utilities, industrial companies, and power producers in New York State. The Utility segment sells natural gas to retail customers; and provides natural gas utility services to various customers in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown, New York, as well as in Erie and Sharon, Pennsylvania. National Fuel Gas Company was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Williamsville, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO (NFG) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NATIONAL FUEL GAS 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 NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO's debt ratio?

NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO's debt ratio is 32.1% 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 32.5%.

What are NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO's key financial metrics?

NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO has a market capitalization of $9.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.3, and revenue of $2.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 66.0% and a net margin of 27.5%. Return on equity stands at 20.7%.

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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