Is ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) Halal?

NASDAQ Industrials United States $467M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 31.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. ACACIA RESEARCH CORP operates in the Industrials sector.

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

P/E Ratio
22.0
Forward: -9.1
EPS
$0.22
P/B Ratio
0.9
EV/EBITDA
4.9
EV: $252M
Revenue
$285M
Growth: 2.6%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
9.2

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-Equity18.1
Current Ratio9.2
Total Assets$771M

Price & Trading

Last Close$5.02
50-Day MA$4.28
200-Day MA$3.73
Avg Volume289K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$2.70
$5.21

About ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG)

CEO
Mr. Martin D. McNulty Jr.
Employees
986
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Business Equipment & Supplies
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$467M
Currency
USD

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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