Is Symrise (SY1) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 25.3% / 30% | 7.1% / 30% | 9.3% / 30% | 0.27% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 25.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 9.3% / 33% | 0.27% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 30.6% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 11.3% / 33% | 0.27% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 25.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 9.3% / 33% | 0.27% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 30.6% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 11.3% / 50% | 0.27% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 37.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.8% | |
| Net Margin | 5.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $772M |
| Free Cash Flow | $561M |
| Total Debt | $2.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 70.3 |
| Current Ratio | 2.5 |
| Total Assets | $7.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | EUR 71.30 |
| 50-Day MA | EUR 73.12 |
| 200-Day MA | EUR 76.52 |
| Avg Volume | 448K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
EUR 64.70
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About Symrise (SY1)
Symrise AG operates as a supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic base materials and active ingredients, and functional ingredients and solutions in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in two segments, Taste, Nutrition & Health; and Scent & Care. The Taste, Nutrition & Health segment provides functional ingredients and product solutions used in the production of food and beverages; savory flavors; sweets, chocolate, chewing gum, baked goods, cereals, ice cream, milk, yogurt and milk alternatives; natural and sustainable ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers, baby food, and dietary supplements; product solutions and services for pet food manufacturers; sustainable ingredients and services for fish feed manufacturers to develop solutions for fish and shrimp farms; and probiotics for food supplements and functional foods. The Scent & Care segment develops, produces, and sells fragrance ingredients and compositions, aroma molecules, cosmetic ingredients, and mint flavors, as well as specific application processes for such substances. This segment's products are used by manufacturers of perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products, detergents, air fresheners, and oral care products. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany.
Purification Calculator
As a halal stock with 0.27% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Symrise (SY1) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Symrise 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 Symrise's debt ratio?
Symrise's debt ratio is 25.3% 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 30.6%.
Does Symrise require dividend purification?
Yes, Symrise has an impermissible income ratio of 0.27%, which means 0.27% 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 Symrise's key financial metrics?
Symrise has a market capitalization of $10.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 40.7, and revenue of $4.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 37.6% and a net margin of 5.1%. Return on equity stands at 6.5%.
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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