Is GameStop Corp. (GME) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 3.8% / 30% | 43.7% / 30% | 0.6% / 30% | 4.27% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 3.8% / 33% | 43.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 4.27% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 7.0% / 33% | 81.3% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 4.27% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 3.8% / 33% | 43.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 4.27% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 7.0% / 33% | 81.3% / 33% | 1.0% / 50% | 4.27% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 33.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.0% | |
| Net Margin | 11.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $146M |
| Free Cash Flow | $130M |
| Total Debt | $411M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 80.1 |
| Current Ratio | 15.3 |
| Total Assets | $5.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $22.56 |
| 50-Day MA | $23.63 |
| 200-Day MA | $23.16 |
| Avg Volume | 7.2M |
| Beta | 1.9 |
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52-Week Range
$19.93
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About GameStop Corp. (GME)
GameStop Corp., a specialty retailer, provides games, collectibles, and entertainment products through its stores and e-commerce platforms in United States, Australia and Europe. The company sells new and pre-owned gaming platforms; accessories, such as controllers, gaming headsets, and other peripheral devices; new and pre-owned gaming software; and in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content, and full-game downloads. It also sells collectibles comprising apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets, and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts. The company operates stores and e-commerce sites under the GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania brands; and pop culture themed stores that sell collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys, and other retail products under the Zing Pop Culture brand. The company was formerly known as GSC Holdings Corp. GameStop Corp. was founded in 1996 and is based in Grapevine, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GameStop Corp. (GME) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GameStop Corp. 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 GameStop Corp.'s debt ratio?
GameStop Corp.'s debt ratio is 3.8% 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 7.0%.
What are GameStop Corp.'s key financial metrics?
GameStop Corp. has a market capitalization of $9.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 28.7, and revenue of $3.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 33.0% and a net margin of 11.5%. Return on equity stands at 8.1%.
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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