Is HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $75M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.3
Forward: 7.6
EPS
$1.15
Dividend Yield
631.0%
Payout: 47.8%
P/B Ratio
0.8
EV/EBITDA
0.3
EV: $4M
Revenue
$36M
Growth: -14.3%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 55.0%
Operating Margin 31.3%
Net Margin 26.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$14M
Free Cash Flow$13M
Total Debt$41M
Debt-to-Equity0.6
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$160M

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.59
50-Day MA$9.99
200-Day MA$10.64
Avg Volume18K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$8.43
$13.19

About HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA)

CEO
Mr. Neil Joseph Hennessy
Employees
17
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$75M
Currency
USD

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is an publicly owned investment manager. It provides its services to Hennessy Funds and investment companies. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. The firm primarily invests in growth stocks of companies. It conducts in-house research to make its investments. Hennessy Advisors, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Novato, California with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) halal to invest in?

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

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are HENNESSY ADVISORS INC's key financial metrics?

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC has a market capitalization of $75M, trailing P/E ratio of 8.3, and revenue of $36M. The company maintains a gross margin of 55.0% and a net margin of 26.5%. Return on equity stands at 9.4%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.