Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 1204.0% / 30% | 53.4% / 30% | 204.2% / 30% | 24.6% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 1204.0% / 33% | 53.4% / 33% | 204.2% / 33% | 24.6% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 105.1% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 17.8% / 33% | 24.6% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 1204.0% / 33% | 53.4% / 33% | 204.2% / 33% | 24.6% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 105.1% / 33% | 4.7% / 33% | 17.8% / 50% | 24.6% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 58.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 7.6% | |
| Net Margin | -12.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $93M |
| Free Cash Flow | $11M |
| Total Debt | $5.8B |
| Current Ratio | 1.5 |
| Total Assets | $5.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.84 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.21 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.00 |
| Avg Volume | 744K |
| Beta | 1.6 |
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52-Week Range
$0.95
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About iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT)
iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as an audio media company in the United States. It operates in three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations; sponsorships and endorsements; live, in-person, and virtual events; and the SmartAudio platform, a comprehensive suite of tech-enabled advertising solutions. This segment also operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents syndicated radio programs and services to radio station affiliates; and Total Traffic & Weather Network, which delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information along with weather updates, sports, and news. Its Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs, and ad tech platforms; free ad-supported streaming offerings, subscription streaming, display advertisements, and other content disseminated over digital platforms and social media; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service that allows users to listen to radio stations, digital-only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. This segment also engages in the digital advertising technology business. The Audio & Media Services Group segment is involved in the media representation business. This segment also provides RCS, a cloud and on-premises broadcast software, which offers radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery solutions; real-time audio recognition technology; and media streaming and research services to radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies worldwide. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), iHeartMedia, 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 iHeartMedia, Inc.'s debt ratio?
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s debt ratio is 1204.0% 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 105.1%.
What are iHeartMedia, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
iHeartMedia, Inc. has a market capitalization of $422M, and revenue of $3.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.3% and a net margin of -12.2%.
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.
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