Is Lichen International Ltd (LICN) Halal?

NASDAQ Industrials China $98M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Lichen International Ltd (LICN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 0.1% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 54.4% exceeds the 30% threshold. Lichen International Ltd operates in the Industrials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 0.1%
/ 30%
54.4%
/ 30%
14.4%
/ 30%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 0.1%
/ 33%
54.4%
/ 33%
14.4%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 0.1%
/ 33%
33.5%
/ 33%
8.9%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 0.1%
/ 33%
54.4%
/ 33%
14.4%
/ 33%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 0.1%
/ 33%
33.5%
/ 33%
8.9%
/ 50%
0.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-71.76
P/B Ratio
0.1
EV/EBITDA
1.7
EV: -$18M
Revenue
$41M
Growth: -21.2%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
10.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 56.6%
Operating Margin -36.8%
Net Margin -43.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) -24.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -10.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$6M
Free Cash Flow-$12M
Total Debt$61,000
Debt-to-Equity0.6
Current Ratio10.2
Total Assets$80M

Price & Trading

Last Close$5.39
50-Day MA$3.22
200-Day MA$3.80
Avg Volume6K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$2.57
$8.28

About Lichen International Ltd (LICN)

CEO
Mr. Ya Li
Employees
452
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Country
China
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$98M
Currency
USD

Lichen International Limited, an investment holding company, provides financial and taxation, education support, and software and maintenance services in the People's Republic of China. It offers financial and taxation-related management consultation, internal control management consultation, annual or regular consultation, and internal training and general consultation services; and education support services, including marketing, operational, and technical support, as well as the sale of teaching and learning materials. The company also provides software and maintenance services, including the sale of financial and taxation analysis software, and financial and taxation training software, as well as offers software installation, training, and after-sales technical and maintenance support services. It serves listed companies, state-owned enterprises, government authorities, and other business enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was formerly known as Lichen China Limited and changed its name to Lichen International Limited in March 2025. Lichen International Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Xiamen, China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lichen International Ltd (LICN) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Lichen International Ltd 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 Lichen International Ltd's debt ratio?

Lichen International Ltd's debt ratio is 0.1% 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 0.1%.

What are Lichen International Ltd's key financial metrics?

Lichen International Ltd has a market capitalization of $98M, and revenue of $41M. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.6% and a net margin of -43.2%. Return on equity stands at -24.0%.

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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