Is COHU INC (COHU) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology United States $1.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
COHU INC (COHU) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 25.3% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 37.3% exceeds the 30% threshold. COHU INC operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 25.3%
/ 30%
37.3%
/ 30%
8.4%
/ 30%
1.78%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 25.3%
/ 33%
37.3%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
1.78%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 26.4%
/ 33%
38.9%
/ 33%
8.7%
/ 33%
1.78%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 25.3%
/ 33%
37.3%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
1.78%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 26.4%
/ 33%
38.9%
/ 33%
8.7%
/ 50%
1.78%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.59
P/B Ratio
1.8
EV/EBITDA
-122.3
EV: $1.3B
Revenue
$453M
Growth: 29.9%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
6.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 42.7%
Operating Margin -11.2%
Net Margin -16.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) -9.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -3.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$32M
Free Cash Flow$11M
Total Debt$328M
Debt-to-Equity42.1
Current Ratio6.9
Total Assets$1.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$30.23
50-Day MA$29.83
200-Day MA$23.67
Avg Volume791K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$12.57
$34.96

About COHU INC (COHU)

CEO
Dr. Luis Antonio Müller Ph.D.
Employees
2,777
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.4B
Currency
USD

Cohu, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides semiconductor test equipment and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and internationally. It supplies test and inspection metrology automation systems, micro-electromechanical system test modules, test contactors, thermal subsystems, and data analytics software for semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company also provides semiconductor automated test equipment for wafer level and device package testing; various test handlers, including pick-and-place, turret, gravity, strip, film frame, laser marker, and thermal sub-systems; interface products comprising test contactors, and probe heads and pins; spares and kits; various parts and labor warranties on test and handling systems, and instruments; and training on the maintenance and operation of its systems, as well as application, data management software, and consulting services on its products. In addition, it offers data analytics product that includes DI-Core, a software suite used to optimize Cohu equipment performance, which provides real-time online performance monitoring and process control. Further, the company provides artificial intelligence process control and analytics-based monitoring software. It markets its products through direct sales force and independent sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Cohu Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Cohu, Inc. in 1972. Cohu, Inc. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COHU INC (COHU) halal to invest in?

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

COHU INC's debt ratio is 25.3% 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 26.4%.

What are COHU INC's key financial metrics?

COHU INC has a market capitalization of $1.4B, and revenue of $453M. The company maintains a gross margin of 42.7% and a net margin of -16.4%. Return on equity stands at -9.0%.

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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