Is Stride, Inc. (LRN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from June 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 14.4% / 30% | 25.9% / 30% | 14.7% / 30% | 1.07% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 14.4% / 33% | 25.9% / 33% | 14.7% / 33% | 1.07% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 24.0% / 33% | 43.0% / 33% | 24.4% / 33% | 1.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 14.4% / 33% | 25.9% / 33% | 14.7% / 33% | 1.07% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 24.0% / 33% | 43.0% / 33% | 24.4% / 50% | 1.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 39.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 5.4% | |
| Net Margin | 12.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 22.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $433M |
| Free Cash Flow | $373M |
| Total Debt | $550M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 57.9 |
| Current Ratio | 7.3 |
| Total Assets | $2.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $87.86 |
| 50-Day MA | $83.19 |
| 200-Day MA | $109.21 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$60.61
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About Stride, Inc. (LRN)
Stride, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services in the United States and internationally. Its technology-based products and services enable clients to attract, enroll, educate, track progress, support, and facilitate individualized learning for students. The company offers integrated package of systems, services, products, and professional expertise to support a virtual or blended public school; learning software and support services to schools and school districts; individual online courses and supplemental educational products; and products and services for the general education market focused on subjects, including math, English, science, and history for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. It also provides career learning products and services that are focused on developing skills to enter in industries, including information technology, health care, and business; and operates tuition-based private schools. In addition, the company offers focused post-secondary career learning programs, which include skills training for software engineering, healthcare, and medical fields to adult learners under Galvanize, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts brands, as well as provides staffing and talent development services to employers. It serves public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, consumers, employers, and government agencies. The company was formerly known as K12 Inc. and changed its name to Stride, Inc. in December 2020. Stride, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stride, Inc. (LRN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Stride, Inc. 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 Stride, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Stride, Inc.'s debt ratio is 14.4% 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 24.0%.
Does Stride, Inc. require dividend purification?
Yes, Stride, Inc. has an impermissible income ratio of 1.07%, which means 1.07% 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 Stride, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Stride, Inc. has a market capitalization of $3.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.2, and revenue of $2.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 39.3% and a net margin of 12.7%. Return on equity stands at 22.3%.
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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