Is DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services South Korea $420M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 8.7% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 93.4% exceeds the 30% threshold. DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 8.7%
/ 30%
93.4%
/ 30%
6.9%
/ 30%
4.59%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 8.7%
/ 33%
93.4%
/ 33%
6.9%
/ 33%
4.59%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 4.3%
/ 33%
45.8%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 33%
4.59%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 8.7%
/ 33%
93.4%
/ 33%
6.9%
/ 33%
4.59%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 4.3%
/ 33%
45.8%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 50%
4.59%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
4.1
Forward: 3.6
EPS
$2.07
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
-3.2
EV: -$429M
Revenue
$341M
Growth: 16.9%
Beta
0.8
Average volatility
Current Ratio
7.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 71.8%
Operating Margin 31.2%
Net Margin 28.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 8.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$148M
Free Cash Flow$148M
Total Debt$39M
Debt-to-Equity4.2
Current Ratio7.7
Total Assets$906M

Price & Trading

Last Close$8.70
50-Day MA$8.76
200-Day MA$9.12
Avg Volume66K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$8.09
$11.25

About DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI)

CEO
Mr. In Keuk Kim
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
South Korea
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$420M
Currency
USD

DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. engages in the development and publishing of casual games and mobile applications in South Korea. It operates through two segments, Social Casino Games and iGaming. It publishes digital gaming content on mobile and web platforms. The company offers DoubleDown Casino, DoubleDown Classic, and DoubleDown Fort Knox games, as well as sells in-game virtual chips. Its games are distributed, marketed, and promoted under Duelz, VoodooDreams, and NYSpins brands through third party platform providers. It also operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company was formerly known as The8Games Co., Ltd. and changed its name to DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. in December 2019. DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of DoubleU Games Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. 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 DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.'s debt ratio?

DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.'s debt ratio is 8.7% 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 4.3%.

What are DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. has a market capitalization of $420M, trailing P/E ratio of 4.1, and revenue of $341M. The company maintains a gross margin of 71.8% and a net margin of 28.5%. Return on equity stands at 11.5%.

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.

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