Is Z (Z) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $9.8B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Z (Z) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 4.1% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Z comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Communication Services sector (Internet Content & Information), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 4.1%
/ 30%
11.6%
/ 30%
1.3%
/ 30%
2.9%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 4.1%
/ 33%
11.6%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 8.0%
/ 33%
22.8%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 4.1%
/ 33%
11.6%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
2.9%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 8.0%
/ 33%
22.8%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 50%
2.9%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
449.3
Forward: 13.6
EPS
$0.09
P/B Ratio
2.0
EV/EBITDA
128.4
EV: $8.9B
Revenue
$2.6B
Growth: 18.1%
Beta
2.1
High volatility
Current Ratio
3.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 74.1%
Operating Margin -1.7%
Net Margin 0.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 0.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) -0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$368M
Free Cash Flow$101M
Total Debt$457M
Debt-to-Equity9.4
Current Ratio3.1
Total Assets$5.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$41.86
50-Day MA$51.04
200-Day MA$69.65
Avg Volume4.3M
Beta2.1
52-Week Range
$40.08
$93.88

About Z (Z)

CEO
Mr. Jeremy Wacksman
Employees
7,068
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$9.8B
Currency
USD

Zillow Group operates a real estate application and website that connects consumers with technology, agents and loan officers, and digital solutions in the United States. The company operates through four categories: Residential, Mortgages, Rentals, and Other. The Residential segment includes agent and software, as well as new construction marketing solutions and StreetEasy for sale products. This segment also offers advertising and marketing solutions for real estate agents, premier agent, SaaS customer relationship management, real estate transaction management, appointment center, and enhanced listing services. The Rentals segment includes advertising and a suite of tools for property managers, landlords, and other rental professionals, as well as rental applications. The Mortgages segment provides mortgage originations through Zillow Home Loans and advertising to mortgage lenders and other mortgage professionals; and title and escrow services. The company also generates revenue from display advertising. It also offers a brand portfolio including Zillow, Zillow Premier Agent, Zillow Rentals, Zillow New Construction, Trulia, StreetEasy, Out East, HotPads, Follow Up Boss, ShowingTime, dotloop and Zillow Closing; and a suite of marketing software and technology solutions for the real estate industry. Zillow Group, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z (Z) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Z is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Z's debt ratio?

Z's debt ratio is 4.1% 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 8.0%.

Does Z require dividend purification?

Yes, Z has an impermissible income ratio of 2.90%, which means 2.90% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are Z's key financial metrics?

Z has a market capitalization of $9.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 449.3, and revenue of $2.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 74.1% and a net margin of 0.9%. Return on equity stands at 0.5%.

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.