Gold Fields Limited

GFI: Is Gold Fields Limited Halal?

Gold Fields Limited

NYSEBasic MaterialsZA

$32.28

-3.93%

Market Cap: 28.9B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 7, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

85Score

Is Gold Fields Limited (GFI) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Gold Fields Limited passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 85/100 (Grade: A).

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%.

9.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own GFI

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

Purification amount is Pro

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About Gold Fields Limited

Gold Fields Limited is a prominent global gold mining enterprise, holding significant reserves and resources across diverse regions including Chile, South Africa, Ghana, West Africa, Australia, and Peru. Beyond its primary focus on gold, the company also engages in the exploration of copper deposits. It manages a portfolio of nine operational mines, collectively producing an estimated 2.34 million gold-equivalent ounces each year. The firm's substantial gold holdings include approximately 48.6 million ounces in mineral reserves and an impressive 111.8 million ounces in mineral resources. Established in 1887, Gold Fields Limited is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Gold

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 7, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gold Fields Limited (GFI) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Gold Fields Limited (GFI) 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 Gold Fields Limited get a A compliance rating?
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 9.6% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Gold Fields Limited's Shariah verdict?
Gold Fields 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 Gold Fields Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) 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 7, 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.