DRDGOLD Limited

DRD: Is DRDGOLD Limited Halal?

DRDGOLD Limited

NYSEBasic MaterialsZA

$20.42

-2.06%

Market Cap: 1.8B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 31, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

83Score

Is DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, DRDGOLD Limited passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 83/100 (Grade: A).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Halal, 83/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 31, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DRD

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own DRD

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened DRD's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About DRDGOLD Limited

DRDGOLD Limited is a South African gold mining firm specializing in the retrieval of gold from surface tailings. Its comprehensive activities span the full spectrum of gold recovery, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. The company's primary focus involves extracting gold from existing surface tailings within Gauteng province's Witwatersrand basin. Founded in 1895, DRDGOLD's corporate headquarters are situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. It operates as a subsidiary of Sibanye Gold Limited.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Gold

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 31, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2026Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did DRDGOLD Limited get a A compliance rating?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change DRDGOLD Limited's Shariah verdict?
DRDGOLD Limited's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is DRDGOLD Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 31, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

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.