Is GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials Mexico $4.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 0.1% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 603.4% exceeds the 30% threshold. GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. operates in the Basic Materials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 0.1%
/ 30%
603.4%
/ 30%
118.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 0.1%
/ 33%
603.4%
/ 33%
118.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 0.0%
/ 33%
39.8%
/ 33%
7.8%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 0.1%
/ 33%
603.4%
/ 33%
118.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 0.0%
/ 33%
39.8%
/ 33%
7.8%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.7
Forward: 28.8
EPS
$3.55
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
-2.2
EV: -$14.3B
Beta
0.3
Low volatility
Current Ratio
5.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 25.2%
Operating Margin 19.8%
Net Margin 5.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$5.5B
Free Cash Flow$3.4B
Total Debt$6M
Debt-to-Equity0.0
Current Ratio5.5
Total Assets$73.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$30.80
50-Day MA$30.70
200-Day MA$28.79
Avg Volume291
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
$23.60
$34.59

About GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM)

CEO
Mr. Sergio Vigil González CPA
Employees
4,702
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Country
Mexico
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$4.8B
Currency
USD

Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. manufactures, processes, and distributes special bar quality (SBQ) steel and structural steel products in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Canada, Latin America, and internationally. The company produces I-beams, channels, structural and commercial angles, hot rolled bars, flat bars, rebars, cold-finished bars, electro-welded wire mesh and mesh panels, and wire rods, as well as other semi-finished trade products. Its SBQ products are used across a range of engineered end-user applications, including axles, hubs, and crankshafts for automobiles and light trucks, machine tools, and off-highway equipment; and structural steel products are used in the non-residential construction market and other construction applications. The company also exports its steel products to Central and South America, and Europe. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico. Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Industrias CH, S.A.B. de C.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. 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 GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V.'s debt ratio?

GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V.'s debt ratio is 0.1% 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 0.0%.

What are GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V.'s key financial metrics?

GRUPO SIMEC, S.A.B. de C.V. has a market capitalization of $4.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.7. The company maintains a gross margin of 25.2% and a net margin of 5.1%. Return on equity stands at 2.6%.

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.

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