Is United Bank (UBL) Halal?

KAR Pakistan $650.1B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
United Bank (UBL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 19.5% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 57.0% exceeds the 30% threshold.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 19.5%
/ 30%
57.0%
/ 30%
37.9%
/ 30%
444.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 19.5%
/ 33%
57.0%
/ 33%
37.9%
/ 33%
444.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 1.6%
/ 33%
4.6%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
444.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 19.5%
/ 33%
57.0%
/ 33%
37.9%
/ 33%
444.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 1.6%
/ 33%
4.6%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 50%
444.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
5.0
Forward: 5.3
P/B Ratio
1.3
Revenue
$244.3B

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.6T
Free Cash Flow$1.5T
Total Debt$127.1B
Total Assets$8.1T

Price & Trading

50-Day MAPKR 439.08
200-Day MAPKR 396.06

About United Bank (UBL)

Country
Pakistan
Exchange
KAR
Market Cap
$650.1B
Currency
PKR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is United Bank (UBL) halal to invest in?

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

United Bank's debt ratio is 19.5% 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 1.6%.

What are United Bank's key financial metrics?

United Bank has a market capitalization of $650.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.0, and revenue of $244.3B.

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.