Is Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA) Halal?

NASDAQ Industrials United States $128M
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 0.2% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Coda Octopus Group, Inc. comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Industrials sector (Aerospace & Defense), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from October 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 0.2%
/ 30%
17.7%
/ 30%
4.4%
/ 30%
2.67%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 0.2%
/ 33%
17.7%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
2.67%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 0.6%
/ 33%
44.5%
/ 33%
11.2%
/ 33%
2.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 0.2%
/ 33%
17.7%
/ 33%
4.4%
/ 33%
2.67%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 0.6%
/ 33%
44.5%
/ 33%
11.2%
/ 50%
2.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
30.8
Forward: 26.5
EPS
$0.37
P/B Ratio
2.1
EV/EBITDA
15.6
EV: $98M
Revenue
$27M
Growth: 28.8%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
10.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 66.3%
Operating Margin 15.1%
Net Margin 14.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$7M
Free Cash Flow$6M
Total Debt$394,932
Debt-to-Equity0.7
Current Ratio10.9
Total Assets$64M

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.55
50-Day MA$12.62
200-Day MA$9.54
Avg Volume274K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$5.76
$17.28

About Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA)

CEO
Ms. Annmarie Gayle LL.B, LLM
Employees
100
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$128M
Currency
USD

Coda Octopus Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, sells and rentals underwater technologies and equipment for real time 3D imaging, mapping, defense, and survey applications in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Marine Technology Business, Acoustic Sensors and Materials Business, and Defense Engineering Services Business. The Marine Technology Business offers geophysical range of products, such as GeoSurvey, a software and hardware package for acquisition and processing of sidescan sonar and sub-bottom profiler data in oil and gas companies; DA4G, a geophysical hardware; and Survey Engine, a software product that provides post-processing solutions for sidescan sonar and sub-bottom profiler data; inertial positioning and attitude measurement systems; and real-time volumetric imaging sonar systems under the Echoscope, Echoscope PIPE, and Echoscope PIPE NANO Gen Series brands, as well as the Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) system, digital audio communication systems, GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems, and geophysical hardware and software solutions. These products are used in underwater construction, offshore renewables, oil and gas, complex mapping, salvage operations, defense, robotics, autonomous underwater vehicles, marine sciences, and port security. The Acoustic Sensors and Materials Business provides acoustic sensors, hydrophones, innovative acoustic materials, and calibration services, such as the medical, subsea, defense, and research sectors, with a focus on medical imaging and non-destructive testing. The Defense Engineering Services Business designs, manufactures, and supplies embedded solutions and sub-assemblies for integration into mission-critical defense systems, supporting programs such as Raytheon's Close-In Weapon Support and Northrop Grumman's Mine Hunting System. Coda Octopus Group, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Coda Octopus Group, Inc. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Coda Octopus Group, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Coda Octopus Group, Inc.'s debt ratio is 0.2% 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 0.6%.

Does Coda Octopus Group, Inc. require dividend purification?

Yes, Coda Octopus Group, Inc. has an impermissible income ratio of 2.67%, which means 2.67% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are Coda Octopus Group, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Coda Octopus Group, Inc. has a market capitalization of $128M, trailing P/E ratio of 30.8, and revenue of $27M. The company maintains a gross margin of 66.3% and a net margin of 14.8%. 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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