Is AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES (AMS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 169.2% / 30% | 80.3% / 30% | 92.2% / 30% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 169.2% / 33% | 80.3% / 33% | 92.2% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 38.6% / 33% | 18.3% / 33% | 21.0% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 169.2% / 33% | 80.3% / 33% | 92.2% / 33% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 38.6% / 33% | 18.3% / 33% | 21.0% / 50% | 0.88% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 45.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.7% | |
| Net Margin | -7.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -11.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $167,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$8M |
| Total Debt | $23M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 86.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $60M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.88 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.10 |
| 200-Day MA | $2.29 |
| Avg Volume | 7K |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$1.79
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About AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES (AMS)
American Shared Hospital Services provides technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy equipment and services. It operates in two segments, Leasing and Retail. The company leases nine Gamma Knife systems and one proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT) system; and provides planning, installation, reimbursement, and marketing support services. It also owns and operates two single-unit Gamma Knife facilities that provides radiosurgery services directly to the patient. The company markets its solutions to cancer treatment centers, health systems, and cancer networks worldwide. American Shared Hospital Services was founded in 1980 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES (AMS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES 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 AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES's debt ratio?
AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES's debt ratio is 169.2% 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 38.6%.
What are AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES's key financial metrics?
AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES has a market capitalization of $12M, and revenue of $28M. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.5% and a net margin of -7.6%. Return on equity stands at -11.9%.
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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