Is Qudian Inc. (HTT) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services China $413M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Qudian Inc. (HTT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Credit Services 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 December 2024

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

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.5
EPS
$0.62
P/B Ratio
0.2
EV/EBITDA
19.8
EV: -$6.4B
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
5.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 7.1%
Operating Margin -3397.3%
Net Margin 1729.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$111M
Free Cash Flow-$429M
Total Debt$787M
Debt-to-Equity13.6
Current Ratio5.7
Total Assets$12.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$2.30
50-Day MA$2.77
200-Day MA$3.74
Avg Volume201K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
$2.04
$5.08

About Qudian Inc. (HTT)

CEO
Mr. Min Luo
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Country
China
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$413M
Currency
USD

High Templar Tech Limited operates as a consumer-oriented financial technology service company in the People's Republic of China. The company provides aircraft leasing; technology development and services; and research and development services. It provides financial institutions with a financial technology business management system consisting of a core service system group, a user identification and risk management system group, a payment and finance group, system platform support, a BI system group, and an intelligent monitoring system. It also offers full-process technical services and full-scenario precision marketing services to financial institutions. The company was formerly known as Qudian Inc. and changed its name to High Templar Tech Limited in December 2025. High Templar Tech Limited was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Xiamen, China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qudian Inc. (HTT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Qudian 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 Qudian Inc.'s debt ratio?

Qudian 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 Qudian Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Qudian Inc. has a market capitalization of $413M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.5. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.1% and a net margin of 1729.9%. Return on equity stands at 6.2%.

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.