Is FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. (FORR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 58.9% / 30% | 84.9% / 30% | 45.0% / 30% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 58.9% / 33% | 84.9% / 33% | 45.0% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.4% / 33% | 20.8% / 33% | 11.0% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 58.9% / 33% | 84.9% / 33% | 45.0% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.4% / 33% | 20.8% / 33% | 11.0% / 50% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 57.0% | |
| Operating Margin | -0.3% | |
| Net Margin | -30.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -67.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $21M |
| Free Cash Flow | $18M |
| Total Debt | $72M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 56.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $404M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.84 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.64 |
| 200-Day MA | $8.43 |
| Avg Volume | 144K |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$4.91
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About FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. (FORR)
Forrester Research, Inc. operates as an independent research and advisory company in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Research, Consulting, and Events. The Research segment primary subscription research services include Forrester Decisions which are designed to provide business and technology leaders with a proven path to growth through customer obsession. This segment delivers content, such as future trends, predictions, and market forecasts; deep consumer and business buyer data and insights; curated best practice models and tools to run business functions; operational and performance benchmarking data; and technology and service market landscapes and vendor evaluations. Its Consulting segment provides consulting projects, content marketing, and advisory services. The Events segment hosts events related to business-to-business marketing, sales and product leadership, customer experience, security and risk, and new technology and innovation. It sells its products and services through direct sales force. Forrester Research, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. (FORR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), FORRESTER RESEARCH, 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 FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC.'s debt ratio?
FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC.'s debt ratio is 58.9% 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 14.4%.
What are FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC.'s key financial metrics?
FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC. has a market capitalization of $108M, and revenue of $397M. The company maintains a gross margin of 57.0% and a net margin of -30.1%. Return on equity stands at -67.0%.
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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