Is Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 139.8% / 30% | 41.5% / 30% | 53.5% / 30% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 139.8% / 33% | 41.5% / 33% | 53.5% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 47.3% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 18.1% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 139.8% / 33% | 41.5% / 33% | 53.5% / 33% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 47.3% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 18.1% / 50% | 0.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 96.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.6% | |
| Net Margin | -5.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -29.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$157,851 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$159,363 |
| Total Debt | $28M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 294.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $58M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.57 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.60 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.44 |
| Avg Volume | 39K |
| Beta | 2.1 |
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52-Week Range
$0.75
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About Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN)
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment marketing and production company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Entertainment Publicity and Marketing, and Content Production. The Entertainment Publicity and Marketing segment offers diversified services, including public relations, entertainment and hospitality content marketing, strategic communications and marketing consulting, social media and influencer marketing, and celebrity booking services under the 42West, Shore Fire, The Door, The Digital Dept., Special Projects, Always Alpha, and Elle brands. Its Content Production segment develops, produces, and distributes feature films, television, and digital content under the Dolphin Films brand. The company also offers strategic marketing and publicity services to individuals and corporates in the motion picture, television, music, gaming, culinary, hospitality, lifestyle, and charitable industries; and marketing direction, public relations counsel, and media strategy services for video game publishers, eSports leagues, and other entities in the gaming industry. The company was formerly known as Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. and changed its name to Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. in July 2017. Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Dolphin Entertainment, 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 Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s debt ratio is 139.8% 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 47.3%.
What are Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. has a market capitalization of $19M, and revenue of $52M. The company maintains a gross margin of 96.0% and a net margin of -5.4%. Return on equity stands at -29.0%.
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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