Is XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 58.7% / 30% | 0.3% / 30% | 4.0% / 30% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 58.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.1% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 58.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.1% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 3.0% / 50% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 45.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 16.7% | |
| Net Margin | 13.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6.8B |
| Total Debt | $34.8B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 152.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $81.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $77.93 |
| 50-Day MA | $79.14 |
| 200-Day MA | $75.90 |
| Avg Volume | 4.9M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$65.21
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About XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL)
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas delivery company in the United States. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility and Regulated Natural Gas Utility segments. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity through its energy portfolio, including wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar power from both owned generation facilities and PPAs, as well as its fossil fuel energy portfolio, such as coal and natural gas; sale and resale of wholesale transmission service; and engages in wholesale commodity and trading operations. It also purchases, transports, stores, distributes, and sells natural gas; develops and leases natural gas pipelines and storage facilities; operates interstate natural gas pipeline; and invests in rental housing projects, energy technology companies, and community solar garden nonregulated assets. It serves electric and natural gas customers in portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was formerly known as Northern States Power company. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), XCEL ENERGY 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 XCEL ENERGY INC's debt ratio?
XCEL ENERGY INC's debt ratio is 58.7% 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 43.1%.
What are XCEL ENERGY INC's key financial metrics?
XCEL ENERGY INC has a market capitalization of $48.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.8, and revenue of $14.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.7% and a net margin of 13.8%. Return on equity stands at 9.4%.
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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