South32 (S32) Financial Ratio Screen

ASX Basic Materials Australia AUD 18060M
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
South32 (S32) passes all available checks in 2 implemented financial-ratio model(s). Its activity assessment is still in progress; this is not a Shariah verdict. Its debt proxy is 11.9% against the model threshold of 30%. The supplied classification is Basic Materials (Other Industrial Metals & Mining); mixed activities and revenue segments remain part of the activity assessment.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

S32 financial screening at a glance

FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
11.9%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
12.2%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
15.2%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
4.5%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: June 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodJune 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Other Industrial Metals & Mining) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, and manganese products. The company has operations in Australia, Bahrain, China, Japan, Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, the Netherlands, Brazil, South Korea, the United States, rest of Middle East, rest of Asia, rest of Europe, rest of North America, and rest of Oceania. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from June 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 11.9%
/ 30%
12.2%
/ 30%
15.2%
/ 30%
4.48%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
FTSE 11.9%
/ 33%
12.2%
/ 33%
15.2%
/ 50%
4.48%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
31.0
Forward: 10.0
EPS
$0.13
Dividend Yield
234.0%
Payout: 68.3%
P/B Ratio
1.3
EV/EBITDA
15.2
EV: $18.1B
Revenue
$5.8B
Growth: -2.6%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 54.5%
Operating Margin 12.9%
Net Margin 5.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 4.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.3B
Free Cash Flow$332M
Total Debt$1.6B
Debt-to-Equity18.2
Current Ratio2.7
Total Assets$13.7B

Price & Trading

Last CloseAUD 4.08
50-Day MAAUD 4.39
200-Day MAAUD 3.43
Avg Volume18.1M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
AUD 2.47
AUD 4.91

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period June 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About South32 (S32)

CEO
Mr. Graham Kerr BBus, FCPA
Employees
8,892
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Country
Australia
Exchange
ASX
Market Cap (listing currency)
AUD 18060M
Currency
AUD

South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, and manganese products. The company has operations in Australia, Bahrain, China, Japan, Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, the Netherlands, Brazil, South Korea, the United States, rest of Middle East, rest of Asia, rest of Europe, rest of North America, and rest of Oceania. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South32 (S32) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is South32's debt ratio?

South32's debt ratio is 11.9% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are South32's key financial metrics?

South32 has a market capitalization of AUD 18060M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 31.0, and revenue of $5.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 54.5% and a net margin of 5.4%. Return on equity stands at 4.2%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: June 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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.