
TME: Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group Halal?
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
$8.86
+1.14%
Market Cap: 13.6B
Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Sep 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Fair
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Tencent Music Entertainment Group passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
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HalalScreener rates Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Doubtful, 57/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TME
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%.
What this means for you
You may own TME, with caution
Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened TME's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.
About Tencent Music Entertainment Group
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is a premier operator of online music entertainment platforms across the People's Republic of China, offering a range of services including music streaming, digital karaoke, and live interactive broadcasting. Its offerings encompass popular streaming platforms like QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music, which facilitate personalized music discovery and listening for users. The company also developed WeSing, an engaging application that allows users to sing, socialize with friends, share their performances, and explore songs sung by others. Furthermore, TME runs interactive live broadcasting platforms, notably Kugou Live and Kuwo Live, providing an online venue for performers to exhibit their talents and interact with their audience. Kuwo Changting acts as a specialized audio content platform, featuring diverse spoken word entertainment such as audiobooks, traditional cross-talk, and radio dramas. Beyond its digital services, TME sells music-related hardware, including Kugou headsets, smart speakers, WeSing karaoke microphones, and Hi-Fi audio systems. It also handles online ticketing for music events and partners with manufacturers of smart devices and automobiles to embed and manage music services within their products and vehicles. Tencent Music Entertainment Group maintains a strategic partnership with China Literature. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company functions as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Interest-bearing deposits are 28.1% of market cap, only 1.9 points below the 30% 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
Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Aug 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.