Is ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 114.4% / 30% | 118.7% / 30% | 58.1% / 30% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 114.4% / 33% | 118.7% / 33% | 58.1% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 7.7% / 33% | 8.0% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 114.4% / 33% | 118.7% / 33% | 58.1% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 7.7% / 33% | 8.0% / 33% | 3.9% / 50% | 0.17% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 50.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 12.2% | |
| Net Margin | -17.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -86.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -4.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$3M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$23M |
| Total Debt | $35M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 143.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $457M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.01 |
| 50-Day MA | $0.99 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.23 |
| Avg Volume | 15K |
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52-Week Range
$0.74
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About ATA Creativity Global (AACG)
ATA Creativity Global, together with its subsidiaries, provides educational services in China and internationally. The company offers portfolio training services, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling services, in-school art classes through cooperation with high schools and training organizations, junior art education, and other educational services to students. It also provides online courses for students. The company provides its services through partnership with sales channels, internet and mobile advertisement, word of mouth referral, and marketing events and activities. The company was formerly known as ATA Inc. and changed its name to ATA Creativity Global in September 2019. ATA Creativity Global was founded in 1999 and is based in Hefei, China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATA Creativity Global (AACG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ATA Creativity Global 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 ATA Creativity Global's debt ratio?
ATA Creativity Global's debt ratio is 114.4% 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 7.7%.
What are ATA Creativity Global's key financial metrics?
ATA Creativity Global has a market capitalization of $32M, and revenue of $268M. The company maintains a gross margin of 50.0% and a net margin of -17.9%. Return on equity stands at -86.1%.
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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