Is Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 50.9% / 30% | 46.0% / 30% | 7.4% / 30% | 1.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 50.9% / 33% | 46.0% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 1.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 41.3% / 33% | 37.4% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 1.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 50.9% / 33% | 46.0% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 1.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 41.3% / 33% | 37.4% / 33% | 6.0% / 50% | 1.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 90.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.9% | |
| Net Margin | -16.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $64M |
| Free Cash Flow | $50M |
| Total Debt | $350M |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $670M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $11.14 |
| 50-Day MA | $12.85 |
| 200-Day MA | $21.46 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | -0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$9.17
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About Groupon, Inc. (GRPN)
Groupon, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects consumers to merchants by offering goods and services at a discount in North America and international. It provides deals in various categories, including beauty and wellness, food and drink, home and automotive services, and online services, as well as various types of experiences and services; and discounted and market rates for hotels, airfare, and package deals, as well as deals on various product lines, such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, household items, and apparel. The company offers its deal offerings to customers through websites; search engines; applications and mobile websites, which enable consumers to browse, purchase, manage, and redeem deals on their mobile devices; emails and push notifications; affiliate channels; social and display advertising; and offline marketing. Groupon, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Groupon, 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 Groupon, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Groupon, Inc.'s debt ratio is 50.9% 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 41.3%.
What are Groupon, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Groupon, Inc. has a market capitalization of $427M, and revenue of $498M. The company maintains a gross margin of 90.8% and a net margin of -16.8%.
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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