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Is SABIC (2010) halal?

Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) · Materials — Petrochemicals
Not compliant

SABIC is not compliant: its debt is over the AAOIFI limit. interest-bearing debt is 31.5% of market capitalisation (limit 30%); non-permissible (interest) income is 1.7% of revenue (limit 5%).

The AAOIFI financial screen

TestResultLimitStatus
Interest-bearing debt ÷ market capitalisation31.5%< 30%Over limit
Non-permissible income ÷ revenue1.7%< 5%Within limit

A ratio at or above 30% (debt) or 5% (income) fails. A debt ratio of 27–30% or an income ratio of 4–5% is marked "close to limit" and makes the company questionable.

About SABIC

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is a prominent player in the global petrochemical industry, known for its production of chemicals, fertilizers, and metals. As one of the largest companies in the Middle East, it plays a crucial role in driving economic development within Saudi Arabia and beyond. Its diverse range of products is integral to various industries, including agriculture, automotive, construction, and consumer goods. SABIC’s strategic investments in innovation…

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Frequently asked questions

Is SABIC (2010) halal?

SABIC is not compliant: its debt is over the AAOIFI limit. interest-bearing debt is 31.5% of market capitalisation (limit 30%); non-permissible (interest) income is 1.7% of revenue (limit 5%).

What makes a stock halal or haram?

Under AAOIFI Standard 21 a company must first have a permissible core business (no conventional banking or insurance, alcohol, tobacco, gambling or similar). Then interest-bearing debt must be under 30% of its market value and interest income under 5% of its revenue.

How much of SABIC's dividends should be purified?

About 1.7% of each dividend, the share of the company's income that is not permissible. Donate that amount rather than keeping it.

How often is this updated?

Prices refresh daily and the ratios update when the company files new financial statements, usually every quarter. This page's data was last updated 2026-09-16.

Screened against AAOIFI Standard 21 using the company's latest reported financials (data updated 2026-09-16). This is an automated screen, not a fatwa; scholars differ on some thresholds. What each verdict means.