Is UOB (U11) Halal?

SGX Financial Services Singapore $60.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
UOB (U11) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Banks - Regional 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 — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
13.4
Forward: 10.1
EPS
$2.75
Dividend Yield
385.0%
Payout: 64.4%
P/B Ratio
1.3
Revenue
$13.8B
Growth: -1.8%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 51.9%
Net Margin 39.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.3B
Free Cash Flow$46M
Total Debt$45.3B
Total Assets$572.1B

Price & Trading

Last CloseSGD 36.68
50-Day MASGD 37.49
200-Day MASGD 35.82
Avg Volume3.4M
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
SGD 29.00
SGD 39.50

About UOB (U11)

CEO
Mr. Ee Cheong Wee B.Sc., M.A.
Employees
31,222
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
Singapore
Exchange
SGX
Market Cap
$60.4B
Currency
SGD

United Overseas Bank Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides banking products and services worldwide. It operates through three segments: Group Retail, Group Wholesale Banking, and Global Markets. The company offers deposit products; loan products, including overdraft, cash credit, short term, and long-term loans; and buyers credit, structured trade finance, ECBs, SGD bonds, loan syndication, and M and A services. It provides forex, documentary collection, credit, export and import finance services. In addition, the company offers inward and outward remittances, FX– spot and forward, current account, and time deposit services; letter of credit advising and negotiation/discounting services; and import and export services comprising of inward and outward bill collection services, bank guarantee, as well as standby letter of credit. Further, it provides interest rate, credit, commodities, equities, and structured investment products; private, commercial and corporate, and investment banking services; and is involved in property, insurance, and investment management activities. Additionally, the company offers corporate finance, treasury, futures broking, asset management, venture capital management, insurance, stockbroking, cash management, and wealth management services; and engages in capital market, credit card, and private residential home loan businesses. The company was incorporated in 1935 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UOB (U11) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are UOB's key financial metrics?

UOB has a market capitalization of $60.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.4, and revenue of $13.8B. Return on equity stands at 9.3%.

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.