Is United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, United Parcel Service, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 63/100 (Grade: B).

UPS β Is United Parcel Service, Inc. Halal?
DoubtfulUnited Parcel Service, Inc.
$103.59
+0.99%
About United Parcel Service, Inc.
United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, transportation, logistics, and related services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States. The International Package segment provides guaranteed day and time-definite international shipping services in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment offers guaranteed time-definite express options. The company also provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and post-sales, and mail and consulting services in approximately 200 countries and territories. In addition, it offers truckload brokerage services; supply chain solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industry; shipping, visibility, and billing technologies; and financial and insurance services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 121,000 package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles; and owns 59,000 containers that are used to transport cargo in its aircraft. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sector: Industrials Β· Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Debt-to-market-cap ratio is 26.0% β approaching the 30% AAOIFI limit
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
Shariah Compliance Status
Based on AAOIFI screening standards
Acceptable
Acceptable but room for improvement
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
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0.2% non-compliant incomeUPS has 0.2% prohibited income. Calculate exactly how much of your dividends to donate.
Financial Overview
Market Cap
88.0B
Price
$103.59
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
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Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.