Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SIM
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding SIM
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SIM: Is Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. Halal?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.
$27.95
Market Cap: 4.6B
Screened on a market cap of 86.7B
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About Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexican enterprise primarily engaged in the fabrication, refinement, and sale of high-quality bar steel (SBQ) and various steel alloy commodities. Its market reach extends throughout Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Canada, and wider Latin America, supported by a substantial international distribution network. The company's comprehensive product lineup features items such as I-beams, channels, both structural and commercial angles, hot-rolled and cold-finished bars, flat bars, rebars, electro-welded wire mesh and panels, and wire rods. Additionally, they provide semi-finished goods, including tube rounds and other industrial intermediate products. Simec's SBQ steel is essential for a range of specialized engineering applications, such as components like axles, hubs, and crankshafts in automobiles and light trucks, as well as in manufacturing machine tools and heavy-duty off-road machinery. Meanwhile, their structural steel plays a critical role in non-residential building developments and diverse construction projects. The firm actively exports its steel products to nations across Central and South America, and into European markets. Established in 1934, Grupo Simec's corporate headquarters are situated in Guadalajara, Mexico, and it operates as a subsidiary of Industrias CH, S.A.B. de C.V.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Steel
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.