Is AVISTA CORP (AVA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 100.7% / 30% | 0.6% / 30% | 7.9% / 30% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 100.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 7.9% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 39.3% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 3.1% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 100.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 7.9% / 33% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 39.3% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 3.1% / 50% | 0.61% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 64.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 20.8% | |
| Net Margin | 9.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $469M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$101M |
| Total Debt | $3.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 122.5 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $8.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $39.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.62 |
| 200-Day MA | $38.75 |
| Avg Volume | 666K |
| Beta | 0.2 |
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52-Week Range
$35.50
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About AVISTA CORP (AVA)
Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution and transmission services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The Alaska Electric Light and Power Company segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2025, it supplied retail electrical services to approximately 429,000 customers; retail natural gas services to approximately 386,000 customers; and electrical energy to approximately 17,600 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with a capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. In addition, it engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. The company was formerly known as Washington Water Power and changed its name to Avista Corporation in January 1999. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVISTA CORP (AVA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), AVISTA 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 AVISTA CORP's debt ratio?
AVISTA CORP's debt ratio is 100.7% 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 39.3%.
What are AVISTA CORP's key financial metrics?
AVISTA CORP has a market capitalization of $3.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 16.8, and revenue of $2.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 64.8% and a net margin of 9.8%. Return on equity stands at 7.3%.
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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