Is GCL Global Holdings Ltd (GCL) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services Singapore $74M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
GCL Global Holdings Ltd (GCL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. GCL Global Holdings Ltd operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 21.2%
/ 30%
29.0%
/ 30%
42.7%
/ 30%
3.66%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 21.2%
/ 33%
29.0%
/ 33%
42.7%
/ 33%
3.66%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 13.1%
/ 33%
18.0%
/ 33%
26.5%
/ 33%
3.66%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 21.2%
/ 33%
29.0%
/ 33%
42.7%
/ 33%
3.66%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 13.1%
/ 33%
18.0%
/ 33%
26.5%
/ 50%
3.66%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
60.4
EPS
$0.01
P/B Ratio
2.2
EV/EBITDA
-151.7
EV: $116M
Revenue
$142M
Growth: 93.9%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 13.2%
Operating Margin -6.7%
Net Margin 0.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 1.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$10M
Free Cash Flow-$10M
Total Debt$13M
Debt-to-Equity161.7
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$102M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.56
50-Day MA$0.76
200-Day MA$2.00
Avg Volume990K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$0.47
$4.49

About GCL Global Holdings Ltd (GCL)

CEO
Mr. Hong Ta Toke
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
Singapore
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$74M
Currency
USD

GCL Global Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, publishes, distributes, and markets video games and other entertainment content in Asia, Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The company operates through three segments: Distribution and Sale of PC and Console Games; Game Publishing; and Video Marketing Campaign and Social Media Advertising Services. It offers a portfolio of digital and physical content to bridge cultures and audiences by introducing Asian-developed IP to a global audience across consoles, PCs, and streaming platforms, as well as media and content advertising services for small and medium-sized enterprises and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GCL Global Holdings Ltd (GCL) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GCL Global Holdings 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 GCL Global Holdings Ltd's debt ratio?

GCL Global Holdings Ltd's debt ratio is 21.2% 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 13.1%.

What are GCL Global Holdings Ltd's key financial metrics?

GCL Global Holdings Ltd has a market capitalization of $74M, trailing P/E ratio of 60.4, and revenue of $142M. The company maintains a gross margin of 13.2% and a net margin of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 1.2%.

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.

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