Is Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 24.1% / 30% | 2.1% / 30% | 4.9% / 30% | 0.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 24.1% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | 4.9% / 33% | 0.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 34.2% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 6.9% / 33% | 0.37% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 24.1% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | 4.9% / 33% | 0.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 34.2% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 6.9% / 50% | 0.37% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 60.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 26.7% | |
| Net Margin | 22.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 44.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.7B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.2B |
| Total Debt | $8.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 109.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $25.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 5,074.00 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 5,982.30 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 5,926.99 |
| Avg Volume | 2.1M |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 4,769.79
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About Reckitt Benckiser (RKT)
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc manufactures and sells health, hygiene, and nutrition products in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers germ protection under Dettol name; intimate wellness under Durex and KY brand names; over the counter under the Biofreeze, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Nurofen, Delsym, Cepacol, and Strepsils names. It also provides personal care products under Clearasil and Veet brand names; vitamins, minerals, and supplements under MegaRed, Airborne, Digestive-Advantage, Movefree, and neuriva names; stain removal under Vanish brand name; and disinfectant products under the Finish, Harpic, and Lysol brands. In addition, the company offers nutritious complementary foods and milk formulas for infant and young children under the Enfamil and Nutramigen brands. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Reckitt Benckiser is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Reckitt Benckiser's debt ratio?
Reckitt Benckiser's debt ratio is 24.1% 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 34.2%.
Does Reckitt Benckiser require dividend purification?
Yes, Reckitt Benckiser has an impermissible income ratio of 0.37%, which means 0.37% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Reckitt Benckiser's key financial metrics?
Reckitt Benckiser has a market capitalization of $33.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.6, and revenue of $14.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 60.8% and a net margin of 22.4%. Return on equity stands at 44.2%.
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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