What is Telefônica Brasil S.A.'s Shariah compliance score?

Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) has a Shariah compliance score of 66/100 (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 Telefônica Brasil S.A. pass AAOIFI screening?

Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) passes AAOIFI Shariah screening. 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%. VIV's debt-to-market-cap is 19.9%.

How much purification is needed for Telefônica Brasil S.A.?

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 Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Acceptable

66Score

Is Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Telefônica Brasil S.A. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 66/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) Halal, 66/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VIV

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Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

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Company debt

Within the limit

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

19.9% of 30.0% limit

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VIV: Is Telefônica Brasil S.A. Halal?

Telefônica Brasil S.A.

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$12.51

Market Cap: 20.0B

Screened on a market cap of 99.0B

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About Telefônica Brasil S.A.

Telefônica Brasil S.A. operates as a prominent telecommunications provider in Brazil, offering an extensive range of mobile and fixed-line services to both individual consumers and business clients. Its landline telephony services include local, domestic long-distance, and international long-distance calling. The mobile segment delivers voice communication and high-speed broadband internet access, leveraging technologies from 3G up to 5G, alongside value-added services and global roaming capabilities. Additionally, the company furnishes dedicated broadband and mobile data connectivity. For entertainment, it supplies pay TV services through direct-to-home satellite, IPTV, and cable, featuring pay-per-view and video-on-demand options. Beyond core services, Telefônica Brasil offers network infrastructure rentals and various specialized solutions such as private network connectivity, computer equipment leasing, extended service plans, caller identification, and voicemail. Its wholesale operations include essential interconnection services for other network providers. Digital services encompass entertainment platforms, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and financial services. The company also facilitates multimedia communication, supporting the transmission of audio, data, voice, images, and text. It sells a variety of devices, including smartphones and broadband USB modems. Telefônica Brasil further provides tailored telecommunications and IT support to diverse industries, such as retail, manufacturing, services, financial institutions, and government. Its solutions are distributed through multiple channels, including company-owned stores, authorized dealers, retail and distribution networks, direct door-to-door sales, and outbound telesales efforts. Established in 1998 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, the company changed its name to Telefônica Brasil S.A. in October 2011, having previously been known as Telecomunicações de São Paulo S.A. - TELESP.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 15, 2026

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since Aug 2026
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Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) halal to invest in?

Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B (Acceptable). 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 Telefônica Brasil S.A. get a B compliance rating?

Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 19.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Telefônica Brasil S.A.'s Shariah verdict?

Telefônica Brasil S.A.'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 Telefônica Brasil S.A. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Telefônica Brasil S.A. (VIV) 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 15, 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.