Is Cerence Inc. (CRNC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 65.8% / 30% | 26.5% / 30% | 17.9% / 30% | 1.53% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 65.8% / 33% | 26.5% / 33% | 17.9% / 33% | 1.53% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 34.4% / 33% | 13.9% / 33% | 9.3% / 33% | 1.53% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 65.8% / 33% | 26.5% / 33% | 17.9% / 33% | 1.53% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 34.4% / 33% | 13.9% / 33% | 9.3% / 50% | 1.53% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 78.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 32.2% | |
| Net Margin | 0.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 0.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $61M |
| Free Cash Flow | $47M |
| Total Debt | $217M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 125.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.9 |
| Total Assets | $631M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.57 |
| 200-Day MA | $10.07 |
| Avg Volume | 952K |
| Beta | 2.7 |
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52-Week Range
$5.94
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About Cerence Inc. (CRNC)
Cerence Inc. provides AI-powered assistants for the mobility/transportation market in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and the rest of the Asia-Pacific. The company offers edge software components, cloud-connected components, virtual assistant, and professional services. It also provides conversational and generative artificial intelligence-based solutions, including speech recognition, natural language understanding, speech signal enhancement, text-to-speech, and acoustic tuning. The company has a strategic partnership with Arm Kleidi; and SiMa.ai to advance the capabilities and performance of CaLLM Edge. Cerence Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerence Inc. (CRNC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Cerence 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 Cerence Inc.'s debt ratio?
Cerence Inc.'s debt ratio is 65.8% 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 34.4%.
What are Cerence Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Cerence Inc. has a market capitalization of $273M, trailing P/E ratio of 303.0, and revenue of $252M. The company maintains a gross margin of 78.9% and a net margin of 0.1%. Return on equity stands at 0.2%.
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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