Is COHN (COHN) Halal?

AMEX Financial Services United States $37M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
COHN (COHN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Capital Markets industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Capital Markets ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Capital Markets ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Capital Markets ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Capital Markets ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Capital Markets ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.5
EPS
$4.35
Dividend Yield
657.0%
Payout: 23.0%
P/B Ratio
0.5
Revenue
$276M
Growth: 493.4%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 28.2%
Net Margin 5.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 41.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$27M
Free Cash Flow$26M
Total Debt$50M
Debt-to-Equity440.9
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$701M

Price & Trading

Last Close$15.89
50-Day MA$17.07
200-Day MA$13.99
Avg Volume40K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$6.10
$32.60

About COHN (COHN)

CEO
Mr. Lester Raymond Brafman
Employees
126
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets
Country
United States
Exchange
AMEX
Market Cap
$37M
Currency
USD

Cohen & Company Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to individuals and institutions. It manages separate client-focused fixed income portfolios. Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. also manages funds and collateralized debt obligations for its clients. It invests in the fixed income and alternative investment markets across the globe. The firm's fixed income investments include U.S. trust preferred securities, European hybrid capital securities, Asian commercial real estate debt, mortgage backed securities, and asset backed securities. The firm was formerly known as Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. Cohen & Company Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York City; Boca Raton, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and London, United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COHN (COHN) halal to invest in?

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

COHN's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are COHN's key financial metrics?

COHN has a market capitalization of $37M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.5, and revenue of $276M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 5.4%. Return on equity stands at 41.5%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.