Is LivaNova PLC (LIVN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 12.4% / 30% | 18.2% / 30% | 7.6% / 30% | 1.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 12.4% / 33% | 18.2% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 1.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 16.6% / 33% | 24.4% / 33% | 10.2% / 33% | 1.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 12.4% / 33% | 18.2% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 1.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 16.6% / 33% | 24.4% / 33% | 10.2% / 50% | 1.37% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 68.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.0% | |
| Net Margin | -17.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -19.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $254M |
| Free Cash Flow | $173M |
| Total Debt | $434M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 36.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | $2.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $63.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $64.86 |
| 200-Day MA | $56.41 |
| Avg Volume | 763K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$32.48
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About LivaNova PLC (LIVN)
LivaNova PLC, a medical technology company, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells products, therapies, and services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Portugal, Finland, Denmark, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation. The Cardiopulmonary segment provides cardiopulmonary products, including heart-lung machines, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, perfusion tubing systems, cannulae, and other related accessories, as well as services related products. The Neuromodulation segment offers VNS Therapy System, an implantable pulse generator and connective lead that stimulates the vagus nerve, surgical equipment to assist with the implant procedure, and equipment and instruction manuals; and devices that deliver neuromodulation therapy for treating drug-resistant epilepsy and difficult-to-treat depression. This segment also includes the development and clinical testing of LivaNova's aura6000 system for treating obstructive sleep apnea. It serves perfusionists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other healthcare professionals, hospitals, and other medical institutions and healthcare providers. The company sells its medical devices through a combination of direct sales representatives, agents, and independent distributors. LivaNova PLC was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LivaNova PLC (LIVN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), LivaNova PLC is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is LivaNova PLC's debt ratio?
LivaNova PLC's debt ratio is 12.4% 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 16.6%.
Does LivaNova PLC require dividend purification?
Yes, LivaNova PLC has an impermissible income ratio of 1.37%, which means 1.37% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are LivaNova PLC's key financial metrics?
LivaNova PLC has a market capitalization of $3.4B, and revenue of $1.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 68.0% and a net margin of -17.5%. Return on equity stands at -19.2%.
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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