Is NCSoft (036570) Halal?

KSC Communication Services South Korea $4.5T
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
NCSoft (036570) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 9.1% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 35.5% exceeds the 30% threshold. NCSoft operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 9.1%
/ 30%
35.5%
/ 30%
3.1%
/ 30%
4.57%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 9.1%
/ 33%
35.5%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
4.57%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 9.6%
/ 33%
37.4%
/ 33%
3.3%
/ 33%
4.57%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 9.1%
/ 33%
35.5%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
4.57%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 9.6%
/ 33%
37.4%
/ 33%
3.3%
/ 50%
4.57%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

Dividend Yield
50.0%
Payout: 8.3%
EV/EBITDA
-105.7
EV: $2.8T
Revenue
$1.6T
Growth: -10.4%
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
3.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 99.1%
Operating Margin -2.1%
Net Margin 22.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$107.0B
Free Cash Flow$11.6B
Total Debt$379.5B
Debt-to-Equity10.5
Current Ratio3.8
Total Assets$4.0T

Price & Trading

Last CloseKRW 225,500.00
50-Day MAKRW 221,772.00
200-Day MAKRW 211,684.50
Avg Volume161K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
KRW 134,600.00
KRW 258,500.00

About NCSoft (036570)

CEO
Mr. Byeong-Moo Park
Website
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
South Korea
Exchange
KSC
Market Cap
$4.5T
Currency
KRW

NCSOFT Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes online games in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the United States of America, Europe, and Canada. It also engages in software development, call center management, professional baseball team, creation of 3D resources, and mutual fund activities. NCSOFT Corporation was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NCSoft (036570) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NCSoft is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is NCSoft's debt ratio?

NCSoft's debt ratio is 9.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 9.6%.

What are NCSoft's key financial metrics?

NCSoft has a market capitalization of $4.5T, and revenue of $1.6T. The company maintains a gross margin of 99.1% and a net margin of 22.6%. Return on equity stands at 10.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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