Is Alset Inc. (AEI) Halal?

NASDAQ Real Estate United States $69M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Alset Inc. (AEI) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 4.9% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 80.6% exceeds the 30% threshold. Alset Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 4.9%
/ 30%
80.6%
/ 30%
16.2%
/ 30%
3.16%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 4.9%
/ 33%
80.6%
/ 33%
16.2%
/ 33%
3.16%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 3.1%
/ 33%
50.2%
/ 33%
10.1%
/ 33%
3.16%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 4.9%
/ 33%
80.6%
/ 33%
16.2%
/ 33%
3.16%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 3.1%
/ 33%
50.2%
/ 33%
10.1%
/ 50%
3.16%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.56
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
-8.7
EV: $41M
Revenue
$21M
Growth: -79.9%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
10.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 44.5%
Operating Margin -201.0%
Net Margin -105.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -10.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) -2.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$5M
Free Cash Flow$5M
Total Debt$3M
Debt-to-Equity1.5
Current Ratio10.6
Total Assets$97M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.81
50-Day MA$2.35
200-Day MA$2.21
Avg Volume31K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$0.70
$4.55

About Alset Inc. (AEI)

CEO
Mr. Heng Fai Chan
Employees
71
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate - Development
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$69M
Currency
USD

Alset Inc. engages in real estate development business in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, and the People's Republic of China. It operates through Real Estate, Digital Transformation Technology, Biohealth, and Other Business Activities segments. The Real Estate segment develops property projects and participates in third-party property development projects; and owns, operates, and manages real estate development projects, including land subdivision developments and house rental projects. The Digital Transformation Technology segment provides support, implementation, and development services with various technologies, including blockchain, e-commerce, social media, artificial intelligent customer service applications, and metaverse services. Its technology platform focuses on business-to-business solutions, such as communications and workflow through instant messaging systems, social media, e-commerce and payment systems, direct marketing platforms, e-real estate, brand protection, and counterfeit and fraud detection; and mobile application product development and other businesses, including information technology services to end-users, service providers, and other commercial users through multiple platforms. The Biohealth segment engages in developing, researching, testing, manufacturing, licensing, and distributing biohealth products and services through retail, direct selling, network marketing, and e-commerce. The Other Business Activities segment provides corporate strategy and business development, food and beverage, asset management, corporate restructuring, and leveraged buy-out services; and operates cafes and restaurants, and a portfolio of trading securities. It engages in consumer products business and financial services. The company was formerly known as Alset EHome International Inc. and changed its name to Alset Inc. in October 2022. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alset Inc. (AEI) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Alset Inc. 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 Alset Inc.'s debt ratio?

Alset Inc.'s debt ratio is 4.9% 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 3.1%.

What are Alset Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Alset Inc. has a market capitalization of $69M, and revenue of $21M. The company maintains a gross margin of 44.5% and a net margin of -105.0%. Return on equity stands at -10.5%.

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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