Is DNOW Inc. (DNOW) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 27.2% / 30% | 7.6% / 30% | 40.6% / 30% | 0.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 27.2% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 40.6% / 33% | 0.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.9% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 22.3% / 33% | 0.67% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 27.2% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 40.6% / 33% | 0.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.9% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 22.3% / 50% | 0.67% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 21.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.1% | |
| Net Margin | -3.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -5.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $155M |
| Free Cash Flow | $134M |
| Total Debt | $585M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 27.4 |
| Current Ratio | 2.3 |
| Total Assets | $3.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $12.02 |
| 50-Day MA | $13.60 |
| 200-Day MA | $14.32 |
| Avg Volume | 3.1M |
| Beta | 0.8 |
|
52-Week Range
$10.94
| |
About DNOW Inc. (DNOW)
DNOW Inc. distributes pipe, valves, fittings, and pumps in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical, instrumentation, artificial lift, and pumping systems, process and production equipment, production measurement technology, maintenance, repair and operating consumables (MRO), and general and specialty products; personal protective equipment; and mill, tools, safety supplies, as well as vapor recovery systems under EcoVapo brand. It also offers original equipment manufacturer equipment, including pumps, generator sets, air compressors, dryers, blowers, mixers, and valves; modular oil and gas wellsite facility solutions; and application systems, work processes, parts integration, optimization solutions, and after-sales support services. In addition, the company provides supply chain and materials management; inventory planning; integrated supply; integrated supply; product quality programs; manufacturer assessments; multiple daily deliveries; volume purchasing; truck stocking; technical support; training; just-in-time delivery; and on-site commissioning; after-market field repair and rental mobile pumping units; inventory and zone store management; order consolidation; product tagging and system interfaces tailored; supplier specifications; engineering of control packages; valve inspection and repair; product expediting, tracking and tracing; documentation services; and pressure testing services. It serves customers in the upstream, midstream, and Gas Utilities sectors, as well as downstream and industrial including crude oil refining, petrochemical and chemical processing, general industrials, pharmaceutical, mining, water/wastewater treatment, data centers, liquefied natural gas, and terminals and renewable natural gas facilities. The company was formerly known as NOW Inc. and changed its name to DNOW Inc. in January 2024. DNOW Inc. was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Related Halal Stocks in Industrials
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DNOW Inc. (DNOW) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), DNOW 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 DNOW Inc.'s debt ratio?
DNOW Inc.'s debt ratio is 27.2% 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 14.9%.
What are DNOW Inc.'s key financial metrics?
DNOW Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.3B, and revenue of $2.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 21.7% and a net margin of -3.2%. Return on equity stands at -5.2%.
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.
Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.