Is STRYKER CORP (SYK) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 11.4% / 30% | 2.9% / 30% | 2.9% / 30% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 11.4% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 33.1% / 33% | 8.6% / 33% | 8.4% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 11.4% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 0.25% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 33.1% / 33% | 8.6% / 33% | 8.4% / 50% | 0.25% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 65.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 27.2% | |
| Net Margin | 12.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.3B |
| Total Debt | $15.9B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 73.0 |
| Current Ratio | 1.9 |
| Total Assets | $47.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $332.68 |
| 50-Day MA | $360.07 |
| 200-Day MA | $371.33 |
| Avg Volume | 2.0M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$324.93
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About STRYKER CORP (SYK)
Stryker Corporation operates as a medical technology company in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, MedSurg and Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology segment offers surgical equipment, patient and caregiver safety technologies, navigation systems, endoscopic and communications systems, patient handling, emergency medical equipment and intensive care disposable products, clinical communication and artificial intelligence-assisted virtual care platform technology, and minimally invasive products for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and venous thromboembolism; traditional brain and open skull based surgical procedures products; and orthobiologic and biosurgery products, including synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation products. The Orthopaedics segment provides implants for use in total joint replacements, such as hip, knee and shoulder, ankle, and trauma and extremities surgeries; and Mako Shoulder, which expands the smart robotics suite of applications. The company sells its products to doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities through company-owned subsidiaries and branches, as well as third-party dealers and distributors in approximately 61 countries. Stryker Corporation was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is STRYKER CORP (SYK) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), STRYKER CORP 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 STRYKER CORP's debt ratio?
STRYKER CORP's debt ratio is 11.4% 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 33.1%.
Does STRYKER CORP require dividend purification?
Yes, STRYKER CORP has an impermissible income ratio of 0.25%, which means 0.25% 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 STRYKER CORP's key financial metrics?
STRYKER CORP has a market capitalization of $125.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 38.9, and revenue of $25.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 65.0% and a net margin of 12.9%. Return on equity stands at 15.1%.
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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