Is WPP plc (WPP) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 223.4% / 30% | 92.8% / 30% | 228.3% / 30% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 223.4% / 33% | 92.8% / 33% | 228.3% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 24.9% / 33% | 10.3% / 33% | 25.4% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 223.4% / 33% | 92.8% / 33% | 228.3% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 24.9% / 33% | 10.3% / 33% | 25.4% / 50% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 15.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.2% | |
| Net Margin | -1.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -5.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Total Debt | $6.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 246.5 |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $25.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 232.20 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 267.45 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 344.39 |
| Avg Volume | 5.6M |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 218.50
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About WPP plc (WPP)
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers marketing strategy, creative ideation, production, commerce, influencer marketing, social media management, and technology implementation services; media strategy, planning, buying and activation, commerce media, data analytics, and consulting services; and media management, public affairs, reputation, risk and crisis management, social media management, and strategic advisory services. The company also provides brand consulting, brand identity, product and service design, and corporate and brand publication services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WPP plc (WPP) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), WPP plc 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 WPP plc's debt ratio?
WPP plc's debt ratio is 223.4% 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 24.9%.
What are WPP plc's key financial metrics?
WPP plc has a market capitalization of $2.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.8% and a net margin of -1.6%. Return on equity stands at -5.3%.
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.
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