Is CYANOTECH CORP (CYAN) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Defensive United States $2M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CYANOTECH CORP (CYAN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 336.4% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CYANOTECH CORP operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 336.4%
/ 30%
7.5%
/ 30%
56.8%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 336.4%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
56.8%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 49.2%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 33%
8.3%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 336.4%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
56.8%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 49.2%
/ 33%
1.1%
/ 33%
8.3%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.24
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
26.2
EV: $13M
Revenue
$24M
Growth: 19.4%
Beta
-0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 32.4%
Operating Margin 2.7%
Net Margin -7.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -20.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -2.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$1M
Free Cash Flow-$1M
Total Debt$12M
Debt-to-Equity148.8
Current Ratio1.0
Total Assets$23M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.29
50-Day MA$0.40
200-Day MA$0.37
Avg Volume8K
Beta-0.2
52-Week Range
$0.21
$0.57

About CYANOTECH CORP (CYAN)

CEO
Mr. Matthew Keith Custer
Employees
83
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$2M
Currency
USD

Cyanotech Corporation, an agricultural company, engages in the production and sale of natural ingredients and dietary supplement products from microalgae for health and wellness markets. The company offers BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant to enhance skin, and to support eye, joint, brain, and immune health; and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica, a nutrient-rich dietary supplement to support natural energy, immune system, and cardiovascular health, as well as a source of protein, antioxidant carotenoids, and essential nutrients. It also provides contract extraction, and research and development services. The company sells its products through distributors, retailers, and online channels; direct to consumers; and in bulk form to manufacturers, formulators, and distributors in the health food, cosmetic manufacturers and nutraceuticals, and dietary supplement markets. It operates in the United States, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. Cyanotech Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CYANOTECH CORP (CYAN) halal to invest in?

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

CYANOTECH CORP's debt ratio is 336.4% 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 49.2%.

What are CYANOTECH CORP's key financial metrics?

CYANOTECH CORP has a market capitalization of $2M, and revenue of $24M. The company maintains a gross margin of 32.4% and a net margin of -7.0%. Return on equity stands at -20.0%.

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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