Is Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology Canada $901M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 551.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Canadian Solar Inc. operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 551.6%
/ 30%
158.8%
/ 30%
138.9%
/ 30%
1.48%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 551.6%
/ 33%
158.8%
/ 33%
138.9%
/ 33%
1.48%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 43.7%
/ 33%
12.6%
/ 33%
11.0%
/ 33%
1.48%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 551.6%
/ 33%
158.8%
/ 33%
138.9%
/ 33%
1.48%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 43.7%
/ 33%
12.6%
/ 33%
11.0%
/ 50%
1.48%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-2.50
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
12.9
EV: $7.7B
Revenue
$6.0B
Growth: -20.0%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 18.3%
Operating Margin -5.3%
Net Margin -1.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) -4.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$885M
Free Cash Flow-$2.8B
Total Debt$5.9B
Debt-to-Equity157.9
Current Ratio1.0
Total Assets$13.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$13.62
50-Day MA$18.72
200-Day MA$17.17
Avg Volume3.0M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$6.57
$34.59

About Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)

CEO
Dr. Xiaohua Qu Ph.D.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Solar
Country
Canada
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$901M
Currency
USD

Canadian Solar Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy. The CSI Solar segment designs, develops, and manufactures solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power and battery storage products. It also offers standard solar modules and battery storage solutions, solar system kits, such as splar modules, inverters, racking systems, and other accessories; power electronic products; and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as operates battery energy storage projects. The Recurrent Energy segment engages in the development, construction, maintenance, and sale of solar power and battery energy storage projects; operates solar power plants; and sells electricity and related services. This segment provides operation and maintenance (O&M) services, including monitoring, inspections, repair, and replacement of plant equipment, and site management and administrative support services for solar projects, as well as asset management services. It has a fleet of solar and battery energy storage plants in operation with an aggregate capacity of approximately 3929 MWh. It serves distributors, system integrators, project developers, and installers/EPC companies. Additionally, it caters to utility companies, public utilities, licensed suppliers, corporate offtakers, and commercial, industrial, or government end users primarily under its Canadian Solar brand name. Canadian Solar Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Canadian Solar 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 Canadian Solar Inc.'s debt ratio?

Canadian Solar Inc.'s debt ratio is 551.6% 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 43.7%.

What are Canadian Solar Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Canadian Solar Inc. has a market capitalization of $901M, and revenue of $6.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 18.3% and a net margin of -1.9%. Return on equity stands at -4.4%.

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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