Is Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 179.1% / 30% | 43.7% / 30% | 58.3% / 30% | 0.38% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 179.1% / 33% | 43.7% / 33% | 58.3% / 33% | 0.38% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 46.0% / 33% | 11.2% / 33% | 15.0% / 33% | 0.38% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 179.1% / 33% | 43.7% / 33% | 58.3% / 33% | 0.38% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 46.0% / 33% | 11.2% / 33% | 15.0% / 50% | 0.38% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 58.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.5% | |
| Net Margin | 2.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $471M |
| Free Cash Flow | $259M |
| Total Debt | $2.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 137.6 |
| Current Ratio | 2.0 |
| Total Assets | $5.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $8.78 |
| 50-Day MA | $9.00 |
| 200-Day MA | $11.21 |
| Avg Volume | 419K |
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52-Week Range
$8.07
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About Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT)
Ardent Health, Inc. owns and operates a network of hospitals and clinics that provides healthcare services in the United States. The company offers general and specialty services, including internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women's services, neurology, urology, and emergency services within inpatient and ambulatory care settings. It also operates a network of ambulatory facilities and telehealth services, including primary care and specialty care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging centers. The company operates acute care hospitals, including rehabilitation hospitals and surgical hospitals. Ardent Health, Inc. was formerly known as Ardent Health Partners, Inc. and changed its name to Ardent Health, Inc. in June 2025. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Ardent Health, Inc. is a subsidiary of EGI-AM Investments, L.L.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ardent Health, Inc. (ARDT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Ardent Health, 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 Ardent Health, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Ardent Health, Inc.'s debt ratio is 179.1% 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 46.0%.
What are Ardent Health, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Ardent Health, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.9, and revenue of $6.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.0% and a net margin of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 14.4%.
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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