Is PPL Corp (PPL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 66.8% / 30% | 3.7% / 30% | 6.2% / 30% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 66.8% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 6.2% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 42.8% / 33% | 2.4% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 66.8% / 33% | 3.7% / 33% | 6.2% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 42.8% / 33% | 2.4% / 33% | 3.9% / 50% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 18.9% | |
| Net Margin | 13.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$1.4B |
| Total Debt | $19.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 131.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $45.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $37.54 |
| 50-Day MA | $37.21 |
| 200-Day MA | $36.10 |
| Avg Volume | 8.8M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$32.50
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About PPL Corp (PPL)
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity in eastern and central Pennsylvania; generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; distribution and sale of natural gas in Kentucky and Rhode Island; sale of wholesale electricity in Kentucky; and generation of electricity from power plants in Kentucky. It generates electricity from coal, gas, hydro, and solar sources. The company was formerly known as PP&L Resources, Inc. and changed its name to PPL Corporation in 2000. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPL Corp (PPL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PPL Corp 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 PPL Corp's debt ratio?
PPL Corp's debt ratio is 66.8% 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 42.8%.
What are PPL Corp's key financial metrics?
PPL Corp has a market capitalization of $28.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 23.7, and revenue of $9.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.5% and a net margin of 13.1%. Return on equity stands at 8.2%.
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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