Is AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $284M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 512.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. AMC Networks Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 512.7%
/ 30%
139.1%
/ 30%
159.2%
/ 30%
1.2%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 512.7%
/ 33%
139.1%
/ 33%
159.2%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 47.0%
/ 33%
12.8%
/ 33%
14.6%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 512.7%
/ 33%
139.1%
/ 33%
159.2%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 47.0%
/ 33%
12.8%
/ 33%
14.6%
/ 50%
1.2%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.9
Forward: 4.1
EPS
$1.66
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
4.7
EV: $1.7B
Revenue
$2.3B
Growth: -0.8%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 50.6%
Operating Margin 10.2%
Net Margin 3.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$306M
Free Cash Flow$272M
Total Debt$1.9B
Debt-to-Equity182.7
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$3.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$6.69
50-Day MA$7.65
200-Day MA$7.63
Avg Volume456K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$5.41
$10.28

About AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX)

CEO
Ms. Kristin Aigner Dolan
Employees
1,675
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$284M
Currency
USD

AMC Networks Inc., an entertainment company, distributes contents in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Domestic Operations and International. The Domestic Operations segment operates programming networks, such as AMC, We TV, BBCA, IFC, and SundanceTV; provides streaming services, including AMC+ and Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, and All Reality targeted subscription streaming services; produces original programming for its programming services and third parties; and licenses programming. This segment is also involved in the film distribution business comprising Independent Film Company, RLJE Films, and Shudder; and technical services business for programming networks. The International segment operates a portfolio of channels. AMC Networks Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) halal to invest in?

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

AMC Networks Inc.'s debt ratio is 512.7% 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 47.0%.

What are AMC Networks Inc.'s key financial metrics?

AMC Networks Inc. has a market capitalization of $284M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.9, and revenue of $2.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 50.6% and a net margin of 3.9%. 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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