Is AVIENT CORP (AVNT) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials United States $3.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
AVIENT CORP (AVNT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 59.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. AVIENT CORP operates in the Basic Materials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 59.7%
/ 30%
15.2%
/ 30%
13.0%
/ 30%
0.21%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 59.7%
/ 33%
15.2%
/ 33%
13.0%
/ 33%
0.21%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 33.2%
/ 33%
8.5%
/ 33%
7.2%
/ 33%
0.21%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 59.7%
/ 33%
15.2%
/ 33%
13.0%
/ 33%
0.21%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 33.2%
/ 33%
8.5%
/ 33%
7.2%
/ 50%
0.21%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
39.9
Forward: 10.5
EPS
$0.89
Dividend Yield
307.0%
Payout: 121.6%
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
8.8
EV: $4.8B
Revenue
$3.3B
Growth: 1.9%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 32.5%
Operating Margin 13.1%
Net Margin 2.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 3.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$302M
Free Cash Flow$195M
Total Debt$2.0B
Debt-to-Equity83.8
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$6.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$36.23
50-Day MA$37.80
200-Day MA$34.19
Avg Volume851K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$27.48
$44.85

About AVIENT CORP (AVNT)

CEO
Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur Ph.D.
Employees
9,000
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$3.3B
Currency
USD

Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. The company operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. The company products are used in medical and pharmaceutical devices, food packaging, personal care and cosmetics, transportation, building products, wire and cable, recreational and athletic apparel, construction and filtration, outdoor furniture, healthcare, textiles and appliances, and industrial markets. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials. It sells its products through direct sales personnel, distributors, and commissioned sales agents. The company was formerly known as PolyOne Corporation and changed its name to Avient Corporation in June 2020. Avient Corporation was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AVIENT CORP (AVNT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), AVIENT 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 AVIENT CORP's debt ratio?

AVIENT CORP's debt ratio is 59.7% 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 33.2%.

What are AVIENT CORP's key financial metrics?

AVIENT CORP has a market capitalization of $3.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 39.9, and revenue of $3.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.5% and a net margin of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 3.5%.

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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