Is UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC) Halal?

NYSE Technology Taiwan $22.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 246.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 246.9%
/ 30%
530.2%
/ 30%
142.5%
/ 30%
0.96%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 246.9%
/ 33%
530.2%
/ 33%
142.5%
/ 33%
0.96%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 10.3%
/ 33%
22.2%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 33%
0.96%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 246.9%
/ 33%
530.2%
/ 33%
142.5%
/ 33%
0.96%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 10.3%
/ 33%
22.2%
/ 33%
6.0%
/ 50%
0.96%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
17.1
Forward: 11.8
EPS
$0.52
Dividend Yield
545.0%
Payout: 85.1%
P/B Ratio
9.4
EV/EBITDA
0.6
EV: $62.3B
Revenue
$237.6B
Growth: 2.4%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
2.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 29.0%
Operating Margin 19.8%
Net Margin 17.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$99.9B
Free Cash Flow$49.1B
Total Debt$59.8B
Debt-to-Equity20.8
Current Ratio2.3
Total Assets$579.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.02
50-Day MA$10.02
200-Day MA$8.10
Avg Volume10.3M
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$5.71
$12.68

About UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC)

CEO
Mr. Jason S. Wang
Employees
20,000
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Country
Taiwan
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$22.5B
Currency
USD

United Microelectronics Corporation operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells integrated circuits. It offers backend and design support services for mobile and wireless communications, IoT and wearables, computing and data processing, and automotive markets. The company also provides venture capital and marketing support; consulting and advisory; energy technical; solar engineering integrated design; research and development services; and insurance services. United Microelectronics Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP (UMC) halal to invest in?

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

UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP's debt ratio is 246.9% 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 10.3%.

What are UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP's key financial metrics?

UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP has a market capitalization of $22.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.1, and revenue of $237.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 29.0% and a net margin of 17.6%. Return on equity stands at 11.0%.

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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