Is QBE Insurance (QBE) Halal?

ASX Financial Services Australia $31.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
QBE Insurance (QBE) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Property & Casualty 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 2025

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

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
10.4
Forward: 10.9
EPS
$2.04
Dividend Yield
513.0%
Payout: 42.0%
P/B Ratio
1.9
EV/EBITDA
10.0
EV: $31.4B
Revenue
$19.5B
Growth: 0.0%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility
Current Ratio
8.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 18.2%
Operating Margin 22.6%
Net Margin 11.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 19.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow$4.1B
Total Debt$3.9B
Debt-to-Equity33.7
Current Ratio8.5
Total Assets$48.5B

Price & Trading

Last CloseAUD 21.18
50-Day MAAUD 20.49
200-Day MAAUD 20.81
Avg Volume3.2M
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
AUD 18.38
AUD 24.20

About QBE Insurance (QBE)

CEO
Mr. D. Andrew Horton A.C.A., B.A.
Employees
13,196
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Country
Australia
Exchange
ASX
Market Cap
$31.9B
Currency
AUD

QBE Insurance Group Limited engages in underwriting general insurance and reinsurance risks in the Australia Pacific, North America, and internationally. The company offers commercial and domestic property, agriculture, public/product liability, motor and motor casualty, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, accident, health, financial and credit, and other insurance products, as well as marine, energy and aviation insurance products. It also manages Lloyd's syndicates, as well as provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QBE Insurance (QBE) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are QBE Insurance's key financial metrics?

QBE Insurance has a market capitalization of $31.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.4, and revenue of $19.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 18.2% and a net margin of 11.5%. Return on equity stands at 19.3%.

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.

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.