Is TransUnion (TRU) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $12.7B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
TransUnion (TRU) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Financial Data & Stock Exchanges ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
28.3
Forward: 11.2
EPS
$2.32
Dividend Yield
76.0%
Payout: 19.8%
P/B Ratio
2.9
EV/EBITDA
11.4
EV: $17.1B
Revenue
$4.6B
Growth: 13.0%
Beta
1.7
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 59.1%
Operating Margin 17.5%
Net Margin 10.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$988M
Free Cash Flow$662M
Total Debt$5.2B
Debt-to-Equity113.5
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$11.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$68.24
50-Day MA$75.40
200-Day MA$83.65
Avg Volume2.7M
Beta1.7
52-Week Range
$65.23
$99.39

About TransUnion (TRU)

CEO
Mr. Christopher A. Cartwright
Employees
13,500
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$12.7B
Currency
USD

TransUnion operates as a global consumer credit reporting agency that provides risk and information solutions. The company operates in two segments, U.S. Markets and International. The U.S. Markets segment provides credit reporting, credit marketing, analytics and consulting, identity verification, and authentication and debt recovery solutions for financial services industry; and onboarding and transaction processing products, scoring and analytic products, marketing solutions, fraud and identity management solutions, and customer retention solutions, as well select market-specific solutions for insurance, technology, retail and e-commerce, telecommunications, media, tenant and employment screening, collections, and public sectors. It also offers credit reports, scores, and freezes credit monitoring, identity protection and resolution, and financial management for consumers, as well as helps businesses respond to data breach events through its own websites, as well as channels. The International segment offers credit reports, analytics, technology solutions, and other value-added risk management services; consumer services, which helps consumers to manage their personal finances; credit bureaus; and consumer and business credit reporting, insurance and auto information solutions, and commercial credit information services. This segment serves customers in financial services, retail credit, insurance, automotive, collections, public sector, and communications industries through direct and indirect channels. The company was formerly known as TransUnion Holding Company, Inc. and changed its name to TransUnion in March 2015. TransUnion was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TransUnion (TRU) halal to invest in?

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

TransUnion's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are TransUnion's key financial metrics?

TransUnion has a market capitalization of $12.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 28.3, and revenue of $4.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.1% and a net margin of 10.0%. Return on equity stands at 10.6%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.