Is PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Hong Kong $34.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Life industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
9.0
Forward: 12.0
EPS
$3.07
Dividend Yield
192.0%
Payout: 15.6%
P/B Ratio
3.5
EV/EBITDA
10.9
EV: $69.9B
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 41.4%
Operating Margin 45.5%
Net Margin 27.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3.6B
Free Cash Flow$3.5B
Total Debt$4.7B
Debt-to-Equity28.3
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$181.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$28.54
50-Day MA$30.73
200-Day MA$28.26
Avg Volume897K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
$17.79
$34.03

About PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK)

CEO
Mr. Anil Wadhwani
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Country
Hong Kong
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$34.9B
Currency
USD

Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia and Africa. It offers savings and investments products; and wealth, health, and protection products. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PRUDENTIAL PLC 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 PRUDENTIAL PLC's debt ratio?

PRUDENTIAL PLC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are PRUDENTIAL PLC's key financial metrics?

PRUDENTIAL PLC has a market capitalization of $34.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 9.0. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.4% and a net margin of 27.6%. Return on equity stands at 20.6%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.