Is JOYY Inc. (JOYY) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services Singapore $2.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
JOYY Inc. (JOYY) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 1.8% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 57.5% exceeds the 30% threshold. JOYY Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1.8%
/ 30%
57.5%
/ 30%
9.0%
/ 30%
7.85%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 1.8%
/ 33%
57.5%
/ 33%
9.0%
/ 33%
7.85%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 0.7%
/ 33%
23.8%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
7.85%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 1.8%
/ 33%
57.5%
/ 33%
9.0%
/ 33%
7.85%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 0.7%
/ 33%
23.8%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 50%
7.85%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
13.6
Forward: 9.3
EPS
$4.15
Dividend Yield
751.0%
Payout: 91.3%
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
376.8
EV: $55.3B
Revenue
$2.2B
Growth: 5.9%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 35.9%
Operating Margin 3.1%
Net Margin 98.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 36.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$309M
Free Cash Flow$224M
Total Debt$56M
Debt-to-Equity0.5
Current Ratio1.9
Total Assets$7.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$57.87
50-Day MA$62.60
200-Day MA$59.07
Avg Volume380K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$37.53
$70.96

About JOYY Inc. (JOYY)

CEO
Ms. Ting Li
Website
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
Singapore
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$2.9B
Currency
USD

JOYY Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of social product matrix and communication technology. It operates through two segments, BIGO and All Other. The company operates Bigo Live, a social live streaming platform that provides an interactive online stage for users to host and watch live streaming sessions, share their life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people; Likee, a short video social platform, which enables users to discover, create, and share short videos, with video creation tools and personalized feeds; and imo, an instant messenger platform that provides audio and video communication services. It also provides Bigo Ads, a mobile advertising platform, which connects advertisers and publishers; Hago, a social networking platform that offers casual games integrating social features, such as audio and video multi-user chatrooms and 3D virtual interactive party games; and Shopline, a smart commerce platform that provides solutions and services to enable merchants in creating and growing their brands online and reach customers through various sales channels, including e-commerce platforms, social commerce, and physical retail stores. The company operates in the North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as YY Inc. and changed its name to JOYY Inc. in December 2019. JOYY Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JOYY Inc. (JOYY) halal to invest in?

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

JOYY Inc.'s debt ratio is 1.8% 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 0.7%.

What are JOYY Inc.'s key financial metrics?

JOYY Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.6, and revenue of $2.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.9% and a net margin of 98.7%. Return on equity stands at 36.8%.

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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