Is Phoenix New Media Ltd (FENG) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services China $22M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Phoenix New Media Ltd (FENG) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 273.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Phoenix New Media 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 273.9%
/ 30%
5006.4%
/ 30%
1948.6%
/ 30%
4.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 273.9%
/ 33%
5006.4%
/ 33%
1948.6%
/ 33%
4.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 3.3%
/ 33%
60.5%
/ 33%
23.6%
/ 33%
4.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 273.9%
/ 33%
5006.4%
/ 33%
1948.6%
/ 33%
4.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 3.3%
/ 33%
60.5%
/ 33%
23.6%
/ 50%
4.6%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
inf
Forward: 2.7
EPS
$0.00
P/B Ratio
0.1
EV/EBITDA
-1.6
EV: $34M
Beta
-0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 48.9%
Operating Margin 11.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 0.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$44M
Free Cash Flow-$50M
Total Debt$57M
Debt-to-Equity3.9
Current Ratio2.8
Total Assets$1.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.88
50-Day MA$1.80
200-Day MA$2.14
Avg Volume4K
Beta-0.2
52-Week Range
$1.28
$3.65

About Phoenix New Media Ltd (FENG)

CEO
Mr. Yusheng Sun
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
China
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$22M
Currency
USD

Phoenix New Media Limited provides content through an integrated Internet platform in the People's Republic of China. It operates in two segments, Net Advertising Services and Paid Services. The company provides various interest-based content verticals, such as news, military affairs, video, technology, finance, entertainment, automobiles, sports, real estate, home living, fashion, and history through its website, ifeng.com; and interactive services, including comment postings and user surveys. It also provides mobile newspaper and mobile video services, as well as e-commerce and wireless value-added services. In addition, the company's mobile channel comprises ifeng News, a news application that provides newsfeeds and other content in the form of text, images, live streaming, and video; ifeng Video, a video application, which offers video news, live broadcasting, Phoenix TV programs content, etc.; i.ifeng.com mobile Internet website; and digital reading applications. It offers content and services through PC, mobile, and third-party channels, as well as transmits content primarily through Phoenix TV to TV viewers. Phoenix New Media Limited was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Phoenix New Media Limited is a subsidiary of Phoenix Satellite Television (B.V.I.) Holding Limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phoenix New Media Ltd (FENG) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Phoenix New Media 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 Phoenix New Media Ltd's debt ratio?

Phoenix New Media Ltd's debt ratio is 273.9% 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 3.3%.

What are Phoenix New Media Ltd's key financial metrics?

Phoenix New Media Ltd has a market capitalization of $22M, trailing P/E ratio of inf. The company maintains a gross margin of 48.9% and a net margin of 0.0%. Return on equity stands at 0.0%.

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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