Is ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 31.6% / 30% | 84.8% / 30% | 6.8% / 30% | 13.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 31.6% / 33% | 84.8% / 33% | 6.8% / 33% | 13.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 16.4% / 33% | 44.1% / 33% | 3.6% / 33% | 13.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 31.6% / 33% | 84.8% / 33% | 6.8% / 33% | 13.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 16.4% / 33% | 44.1% / 33% | 3.6% / 50% | 13.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 29.6% | |
| Operating Margin | -26.1% | |
| Net Margin | 7.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $75M |
| Free Cash Flow | $59M |
| Total Debt | $105M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 18.1 |
| Current Ratio | 9.2 |
| Total Assets | $771M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.02 |
| 50-Day MA | $4.28 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.73 |
| Avg Volume | 289K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$2.70
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About ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG)
Acacia Research Corporation operates as an acquirer and operator of businesses across industrial, energy, and technology sectors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through four segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. The company is involved in investing in IP; and licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. It also designs and manufactures printers, including hardware and embedded software, as well as consumable products, such as inked ribbons for various industrial printing applications. In addition, the company acquires, explores, develops, and produces oil and natural gas resources located in Texas and Oklahoma. Further, it designs and manufactures purchase brochure, folder, and applications display holders; plastic injection-molded office supply, as well as arts, crafts, and education products; plastic and aluminum air venting and air control products; extruded vinyl chair mats; safety reflectors for bicycles; and emergency warning triangles, mud flaps, and splash guards for the heavy duty truck market and transportation industry. Acacia Research Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ACACIA RESEARCH CORP 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 ACACIA RESEARCH CORP's debt ratio?
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP's debt ratio is 31.6% 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 16.4%.
What are ACACIA RESEARCH CORP's key financial metrics?
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP has a market capitalization of $467M, trailing P/E ratio of 22.0, and revenue of $285M. The company maintains a gross margin of 29.6% and a net margin of 7.6%. Return on equity stands at 4.3%.
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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