Is NATIONAL STEEL CO (SID) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials Brazil $1.6B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
NATIONAL STEEL CO (SID) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 3133.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. NATIONAL STEEL CO operates in the Basic Materials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 3133.3%
/ 30%
1314.2%
/ 30%
247.9%
/ 30%
2.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 3133.3%
/ 33%
1314.2%
/ 33%
247.9%
/ 33%
2.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 55.6%
/ 33%
23.3%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
2.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 3133.3%
/ 33%
1314.2%
/ 33%
247.9%
/ 33%
2.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 55.6%
/ 33%
23.3%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 50%
2.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.29
Dividend Yield
1452.0%
P/B Ratio
0.7
EV/EBITDA
5.5
EV: $43.7B
Revenue
$44.8B
Growth: -5.2%
Beta
1.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 26.1%
Operating Margin 4.9%
Net Margin -4.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) -9.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$973M
Free Cash Flow-$6.9B
Total Debt$54.0B
Debt-to-Equity343.3
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$100.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.23
50-Day MA$1.62
200-Day MA$1.56
Avg Volume5.3M
Beta1.5
52-Week Range
$1.11
$2.20

About NATIONAL STEEL CO (SID)

CEO
Mr. Benjamin Steinbruch
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Country
Brazil
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.6B
Currency
USD

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated steel producer in Brazil and internationally. It operates through four segments: Steel Industry, Mining, Logistics, and Cement. The Steel Segment offers produce and sells of flat and long steel. The Mining Segment explores, processes, and marketing of iron ore, tin, limestone, and dolomite. The Logistics Segment supplies railways, port concessions, and road fleet. The Cement Segment offers produces and sells bagged and bulk cement, as well as aggregates, concrete, and other products. The company offers flat steel products, such as hot and cold rolled, galvanized, galvalume, pre-painted, and metal sheets products; coil, sheets, and derivatives; tiles and derivatives, pipes, and profiles; long steel products; food and chemical packaging solutions; and carbochemical products. It also provides steel cutting services; produces and sells cement; operates railways; and generates electric power from its hydroelectric power plants. In addition, the company offers steel solutions and distributions; packaging; logistics services; and certifications. Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NATIONAL STEEL CO (SID) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NATIONAL STEEL CO 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 NATIONAL STEEL CO's debt ratio?

NATIONAL STEEL CO's debt ratio is 3133.3% 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 55.6%.

What are NATIONAL STEEL CO's key financial metrics?

NATIONAL STEEL CO has a market capitalization of $1.6B, and revenue of $44.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 26.1% and a net margin of -4.5%. Return on equity stands at -9.7%.

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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