Is GameStop Corp. (GME) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $9.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
GameStop Corp. (GME) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 3.8% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 43.7% exceeds the 30% threshold. GameStop Corp. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

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

P/E Ratio
28.7
Forward: 27.3
EPS
$0.77
P/B Ratio
1.8
EV/EBITDA
17.6
EV: $5.3B
Revenue
$3.8B
Growth: -13.9%
Beta
1.9
High volatility
Current Ratio
15.3

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-Equity80.1
Current Ratio15.3
Total Assets$5.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$22.56
50-Day MA$23.63
200-Day MA$23.16
Avg Volume7.2M
Beta1.9
52-Week Range
$19.93
$35.81

About GameStop Corp. (GME)

CEO
Mr. Ryan Cohen
Employees
4,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$9.9B
Currency
USD

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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