HSBC HOLDINGS (0005.HK) - Not Halal (Non-Compliant)
HSBC HOLDINGS (0005.HK) is classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant) according to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards. This assessment is based on business activity screening and financial ratio analysis using the AAOIFI methodology.
Business Activity Screen
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- Result
- Pass
- Reason
- The sector "Financial Services" and industry "Banks - Diversified" are not in the excluded categories.
Financial Ratios
- Debt Ratio
- Value: 49.9% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Fail
- Cash & Interest-bearing Securities Ratio
- Value: 329.6% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Fail
- Non-Permissible Income Ratio
- Value: 92.5% | Threshold: 5% | Result: Fail
Dividend Purification
Purification percentage: 92.49%.Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 92.49% of dividend income should be donated to charity for purification. This is derived from identified interest income (92.49% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
About HSBC HOLDINGS
HSBC Holdings plc engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking. The Hong Kong segment is involved in the retail banking and wealth and commercial banking of HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank. The UK segment engages in UK retail banking and wealth, as well as first direct and M&S Bank, UK Commercial Banking, and HSBC Innovation Bank. The Corporate and Institutional Banking segment is involved in transaction banking and capital markets. The International Wealth and Premier Banking segment is involved in the business comprising premier banking outside of Hong Kong and the UK, its private bank, asset management, and insurance businesses. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSBC HOLDINGS (0005.HK) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, HSBC HOLDINGS (0005.HK) is currently classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.

