What is News Corporation's Shariah compliance score?

News Corporation (NWSA) has a Shariah compliance score of 68/100 (Grade: B, Acceptable). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does News Corporation pass AAOIFI screening?

News Corporation (NWSA) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Shariah screening, which is neither a clear pass nor a clear fail. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. NWSA's debt-to-market-cap is 11.9%.

How much purification is needed for News Corporation?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for News Corporation (NWSA) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Acceptable

68Score

Is News Corporation (NWSA) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, News Corporation passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 68/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates News Corporation (NWSA) Doubtful, 68/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NWSA

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Business activity

Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

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

11.9% of 30.0% limit

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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You may own NWSA, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

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NWSA: Is News Corporation Halal?

News Corporation

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$30.03

Market Cap: 16.7B

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About News Corporation

News Corporation, an influential media and information services entity, is dedicated to producing and disseminating premium, engaging content along with a diverse array of products and services for both individual consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Its operations are strategically segmented into six distinct divisions: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and an "Other" category. The company supplies a wide spectrum of content and data solutions, featuring esteemed publications and services such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS. These are distributed across numerous platforms, including traditional newspapers, newswires, dedicated websites, mobile applications, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism events, video content, and podcasts. News Corporation also manages a substantial portfolio of daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers. Noteworthy titles include The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and the New York Post, complemented by various digital mastheads and associated online properties. Beyond news, the company publishes a broad range of books, encompassing general fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, and religious titles. It further delivers sports, entertainment, and news programming to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, as well as other commercial licensees, via cable, satellite, and internet distribution. Additionally, it secures broadcasting rights for live sporting events. Moreover, News Corporation extends its services to include property and real estate-related advertising and offerings via its websites and mobile applications, provides online real estate services, and offers financial services. The company was established in 2012 and maintains its primary corporate office in New York, New York.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Publishing

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

Business activity: the company's own filing confirms revenue from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited but does not disclose its share, so it cannot be shown to be under the 5% 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

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Prohibited revenue confirmed, share not disclosed

2.0%

The company's own filing names this revenue but does not say how large it is, so it cannot be shown to be under the AAOIFI 5% limit. The verdict stays Doubtful until the company discloses a figure. The percentage shown is an estimate for purification only.

•Offers betting and gaming products; their share of revenue is not disclosed

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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2026-06-30, which names this revenue without a figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR

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Compliance History

Doubtfulnow
since Sep 2026
Halal
until the change above

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

Fiscal: FY 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is News Corporation (NWSA) halal to invest in?

News Corporation (NWSA) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.

Why did News Corporation get a B compliance rating?

News Corporation (NWSA) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 11.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change News Corporation's Shariah verdict?

News Corporation'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 News Corporation re-screened for Shariah compliance?

News Corporation (NWSA) 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: Oct 17, 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.