Is GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (GDEN) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical United States $684M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (GDEN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 67.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 67.3%
/ 30%
7.7%
/ 30%
1.8%
/ 30%
9.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 67.3%
/ 33%
7.7%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
9.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 46.7%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 33%
9.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 67.3%
/ 33%
7.7%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
9.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 46.7%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 50%
9.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.23
Dividend Yield
386.0%
Payout: 454.5%
P/B Ratio
1.6
EV/EBITDA
9.4
EV: $1.1B
Revenue
$635M
Growth: -5.2%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 53.7%
Operating Margin 3.8%
Net Margin -1.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -1.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$83M
Free Cash Flow$36M
Total Debt$518M
Debt-to-Equity123.1
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$1.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$26.42
50-Day MA$27.84
200-Day MA$26.85
Avg Volume233K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$19.57
$32.74

About GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (GDEN)

CEO
Mr. Blake L. Sartini Sr.
Employees
4,900
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Resorts & Casinos
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$684M
Currency
USD

Golden Entertainment, Inc. operates a diversified entertainment platform of gaming and hospitality assets. The Company operates eight casinos and 72 gaming taverns in Nevada, featuring approximately 5,600 slots, 80 table games and 6,000 hotel rooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (GDEN) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, 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 GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.'s debt ratio?

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.'s debt ratio is 67.3% 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 46.7%.

What are GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.'s key financial metrics?

GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. has a market capitalization of $684M, and revenue of $635M. The company maintains a gross margin of 53.7% and a net margin of -1.0%. Return on equity stands at -1.4%.

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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