Is Suzano S.A. (SUZ) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials Brazil $11.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Suzano S.A. (SUZ) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 843.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Suzano S.A. 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 843.3%
/ 30%
171.1%
/ 30%
79.7%
/ 30%
3.37%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 843.3%
/ 33%
171.1%
/ 33%
79.7%
/ 33%
3.37%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 65.3%
/ 33%
13.3%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 33%
3.37%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 843.3%
/ 33%
171.1%
/ 33%
79.7%
/ 33%
3.37%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 65.3%
/ 33%
13.3%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 50%
3.37%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
4.7
Forward: 6.5
EPS
$2.06
Dividend Yield
221.0%
Payout: 10.8%
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
4.2
EV: $88.6B
Revenue
$47.4B
Growth: -7.5%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
3.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 32.4%
Operating Margin 16.8%
Net Margin 26.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 35.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$20.6B
Free Cash Flow$4.1B
Total Debt$108.4B
Debt-to-Equity231.5
Current Ratio3.2
Total Assets$165.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.62
50-Day MA$10.23
200-Day MA$9.54
Avg Volume3.2M
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$8.41
$11.54

About Suzano S.A. (SUZ)

CEO
Mr. João Alberto Fernandez de Abreu
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Paper & Paper Products
Country
Brazil
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$11.9B
Currency
USD

Suzano S.A. manufactures and sells pulp and paper products in Brazil and internationally. It operates in two segments, Cellulose, and Paper. The company offers coated and uncoated printing and writing papers, paperboards, tissue papers, and market and fluff pulps. It also engages in the research, development, and production of biofuel; operation of port terminals; biotechnology and nanocrystalline pulps research and development activities; power generation and distribution business; road freight transport activities; commercialization of equipment and parts; research and development of lignin; industrialization and commercialization of cellulose, microfiber cellulose, paper, and paperboard products; and industrialization, commercialization, and exporting of pulp products. In addition, the company is involved in the commercial office, corporate venture capital, and financial fundraising activities; production of consumer goods through cellulose-based liquids; development and production of cellulose-based fibers, yarns, and textile filaments; restoration, conservation, and preservation of forests; and research of raw materials for the textile industry. The company was formerly known as Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. and changed its name to Suzano S.A. in April 2019. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Salvador, Brazil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suzano S.A. (SUZ) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Suzano S.A. 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 Suzano S.A.'s debt ratio?

Suzano S.A.'s debt ratio is 843.3% 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 65.3%.

What are Suzano S.A.'s key financial metrics?

Suzano S.A. has a market capitalization of $11.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 4.7, and revenue of $47.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.4% and a net margin of 26.8%. Return on equity stands at 35.2%.

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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