Is ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP (EVC) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $277M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP (EVC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 75.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 75.2%
/ 30%
32.0%
/ 30%
21.8%
/ 30%
0.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 75.2%
/ 33%
32.0%
/ 33%
21.8%
/ 33%
0.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 48.6%
/ 33%
20.6%
/ 33%
14.1%
/ 33%
0.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 75.2%
/ 33%
32.0%
/ 33%
21.8%
/ 33%
0.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 48.6%
/ 33%
20.6%
/ 33%
14.1%
/ 50%
0.67%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.86
Dividend Yield
664.0%
Payout: 1750.0%
P/B Ratio
5.0
EV/EBITDA
31.6
EV: $427M
Revenue
$448M
Growth: 25.6%
Beta
1.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 25.1%
Operating Margin 4.2%
Net Margin -17.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) -77.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$11M
Free Cash Flow$4M
Total Debt$214M
Debt-to-Equity385.3
Current Ratio1.5
Total Assets$388M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.04
50-Day MA$3.07
200-Day MA$2.66
Avg Volume296K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$1.76
$3.68

About ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP (EVC)

CEO
Mr. Michael J. Christenson
Employees
1,025
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$277M
Currency
USD

Entravision Communications Corporation, a media and advertising technology company, owns and operates television and radio stations in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Media and Advertising Technology & Services (ATS). The company offers AudioEngage, a proprietary digital audio advertising network; and Entravision+, which aggregate video inventory from internet-connected televisions and streaming services, including Netflix, and events like the World Cup. It also manages advertising campaigns on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; sells inventory on news and station websites; manage paid search campaigns to reach customers who are actively looking for an advertiser's specific products or services; and provides additional digital services, including email marketing and display and digital out-of-home advertising. In addition, the company offers Smadex, a demand side platform that provides advertising solutions to the developers of mobile games, fintech apps, and entertainment services. Further, it provides various solution comprising mobile user acquisition, a mobile user acquisition that takes place on a single mobile device; Connected TV that provides ads that drive viewers to pick up a different device to download an app; and retargeting product that focuses on re-engaging users who have previously installed an app but have since stopped using it. Additionally, the company offers Adwake, a performance-based digital marketing agency. Entravision Communications Corporation was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Burbank, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP (EVC) halal to invest in?

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

ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP's debt ratio is 75.2% 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 48.6%.

What are ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP's key financial metrics?

ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP has a market capitalization of $277M, and revenue of $448M. The company maintains a gross margin of 25.1% and a net margin of -17.7%. Return on equity stands at -77.8%.

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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