Is VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 84.2% / 30% | 8.8% / 30% | 12.6% / 30% | 0.24% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 84.2% / 33% | 8.8% / 33% | 12.6% / 33% | 0.24% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 44.9% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 6.7% / 33% | 0.24% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 84.2% / 33% | 8.8% / 33% | 12.6% / 33% | 0.24% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 44.9% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 6.7% / 50% | 0.24% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 59.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 21.0% | |
| Net Margin | 12.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $37.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.7B |
| Total Debt | $181.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 174.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $404.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $50.74 |
| 50-Day MA | $47.31 |
| 200-Day MA | $43.23 |
| Avg Volume | 31.6M |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$38.39
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About VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 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 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC's debt ratio?
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC's debt ratio is 84.2% 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 44.9%.
What are VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC's key financial metrics?
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC has a market capitalization of $212.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 12.4, and revenue of $138.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.1% and a net margin of 12.4%. Return on equity stands at 17.1%.
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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