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Written by Haider Saleem
Journalist and Political Analyst | LinkedIn / X
With geopolitical tensions rising and central banks cautious, UK stocks continue to attract selective interest from investors.
This article highlights five large-, mega-, or mid-cap stocks that combine strong Earnings Per Share (EPS) – a key measure of a company’s profitability per share – with compliance under Shariah principles, offering potential value to halal-conscious investors.
1. Why These Stocks?
These five companies were selected based on:
- EPS strength – High earnings per share based on recent reporting.
- Shariah screening – Confirmed compliance via AAOIFI criteria (e.g. low debt ratios, sector eligibility).
- Market relevance – All are actively traded on the London Stock Exchange and represent important sectors of the UK economy.
2. Five High-EPS Halal UK Stocks
a) Berkeley Group Holdings (BKG.L)
EPS (2025): GBP 377.30
A top-tier housebuilder focused on London and the South East, Berkeley benefits from structural housing shortages and premium landholdings. Despite industry headwinds, it maintains high profitability through project discipline and pricing power.
b) Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (SPX.L)
EPS (2025): GBP 261.04
This FTSE 100 constituent provides steam and thermal energy solutions for industrial clients.
c) Smiths Group plc (SXS.L)
EPS (2025): GBP 230.04
A diversified industrial engineering firm with operations across medical, detection, and fluid technology. Smiths combines legacy infrastructure with innovation in high-tech sensors and process systems.
d) Intertek Group plc (ITRK.L)
EPS (2025): GBP 214.91
Intertek is a global quality assurance and certification provider, serving industries from construction to consumer goods. Despite modest like-for-like revenue growth of 4.5% through April, impressive performances in Consumer Products (+7.8%) and Corporate Assurance (+8.9%) drove margin expansion and robust free cash flows – fueling both a £350 m buyback and progressive dividend policy
e) Bunzl plc (BNZL.L)
EPS (2025): GBP 148.79
A global distributor of cleaning, packaging, and healthcare consumables. Bunzl operates in fragmented markets with scale and efficiency. With a long-term commitment to acquisition-led growth and shareholder returns, investors must weigh near-term margin pressure – in North America – and broader macro risks (tariffs, deflation).
3. UK Market Outlook: Inflation, Earnings, and Shareholder Scrutiny
UK inflation cooled to 3.4% in May, in line with Bank of England expectations, reducing pressure on rate hikes for now. Yet, concerns remain around energy prices and geopolitical spillovers, including oil market volatility from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.[2][3]
Meanwhile, shareholders in FTSE-listed firms are becoming more vocal. A recent Bloomberg report shows a surge in investor opposition to executive pay packages, with triple the number of FTSE 350 firms facing >20% dissent this year versus last.[4]
For halal investors, governance and transparency trends are just as important as earnings.
Despite muted index-level gains, UK stock pickers may find solid candidates in halal-aligned sectors like housing, engineering, and industrial distribution.
References
Shariah screening data was sourced from Musaffa’s classification platform. EPS figures reflect independent analysis based on company filings and earnings reports by the financial analyst.
[1] Musaffa Stock Screenings, https://musaffa.com/stocks
[2] Reuters, “UK stocks end slightly higher after inflation data; focus on Fed, BoE meetings”, June 18, 2025
[3] Reuters, “Oil prices extend rise as Iran-Israel conflict enters sixth day”, June 18, 2025
[4] Bloomberg, “UK Shareholders Increasingly Dissent Over Hefty Pay Packages”, June 19, 2025.
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