Is EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from February 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 283.8% / 30% | 3.8% / 30% | 18.6% / 30% | 6.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 283.8% / 33% | 3.8% / 33% | 18.6% / 33% | 6.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 41.4% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.7% / 33% | 6.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 283.8% / 33% | 3.8% / 33% | 18.6% / 33% | 6.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 41.4% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.7% / 50% | 6.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 59.7% | |
| Operating Margin | -21.5% | |
| Net Margin | 16.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -5.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3M |
| Free Cash Flow | $3M |
| Total Debt | $32M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 15.1 |
| Current Ratio | 3.4 |
| Total Assets | $78M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.29 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.37 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.33 |
| Avg Volume | 32K |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$0.92
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About EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC)
Educational Development Corporation distributes children's books, educational toys and games, and related products in the United States. The company operates in two segments, PaperPie and Publishing. It sells various books, including touchy-feely board books, activity books and flashcards, adventure and search books, art books, sticker books, and foreign language books; learning manipulatives and toys; and internet-linked books comprising science and math titles, and chapter books and novels. The company markets and sells its products to retail accounts, which include book, school supply, toy, and gift stores, as well as museums through commissioned sales representatives, trade and specialty wholesalers, its internal tele-sales group, and a network of independent sales representatives. Educational Development Corporation was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP's debt ratio?
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP's debt ratio is 283.8% 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 41.4%.
What are EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP's key financial metrics?
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP has a market capitalization of $11M, trailing P/E ratio of 2.7, and revenue of $34M. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.7% and a net margin of 16.1%. Return on equity stands at 9.3%.
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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