Is Gen Digital (GEN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from March 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 59.6% / 30% | 7.2% / 30% | 1.9% / 30% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 59.6% / 33% | 7.2% / 33% | 1.9% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 53.7% / 33% | 6.5% / 33% | 1.7% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 59.6% / 33% | 7.2% / 33% | 1.9% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 53.7% / 33% | 6.5% / 33% | 1.7% / 50% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 78.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 35.8% | |
| Net Margin | 12.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Total Debt | $8.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 363.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.5 |
| Total Assets | $15.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $18.97 |
| 50-Day MA | $22.74 |
| 200-Day MA | $26.97 |
| Avg Volume | 6.3M |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$18.20
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About Gen Digital (GEN)
Gen Digital Inc. engages in the provision of cyber safety solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. It offers security and performance management, identity protection, and online privacy, as well as technology platform. The company offers its products under the Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion, Avira, AVG, and CCleaner brands. The company was formerly known as NortonLifeLock Inc. and changed its name to Gen Digital Inc. in November 2022. Gen Digital Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gen Digital (GEN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Gen Digital 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 Gen Digital's debt ratio?
Gen Digital's debt ratio is 59.6% 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 53.7%.
What are Gen Digital's key financial metrics?
Gen Digital has a market capitalization of $11.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.9, and revenue of $3.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 78.8% and a net margin of 12.8%. Return on equity stands at 26.9%.
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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