Is LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $56M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's impermissible income ratio of 10.0% exceeds the 5% threshold allowed under AAOIFI. LiveOne, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 6.5%
/ 30%
7.0%
/ 30%
14.1%
/ 30%
10.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 6.5%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
14.1%
/ 33%
10.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 9.4%
/ 33%
10.2%
/ 33%
20.5%
/ 33%
10.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 6.5%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
14.1%
/ 33%
10.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 9.4%
/ 33%
10.2%
/ 33%
20.5%
/ 50%
10.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-2.38
P/B Ratio
-2.0
EV/EBITDA
-6.9
EV: $79M
Revenue
$114M
Growth: -31.2%
Beta
1.6
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 26.7%
Operating Margin -9.6%
Net Margin -30.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) -15.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$6M
Free Cash Flow$3M
Total Debt$4M
Current Ratio0.5
Total Assets$41M

Price & Trading

Last Close$4.89
50-Day MA$4.96
200-Day MA$5.44
Avg Volume74K
Beta1.6
52-Week Range
$3.70
$9.80

About LiveOne, Inc. (LVO)

CEO
Mr. Robert S. Ellin
Employees
113
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$56M
Currency
USD

LiveOne, Inc., a digital media company, engages in the acquisition, distribution, and monetization of live music events, Internet radio, podcasting/vodcasting and music-related membership, and streaming and video content. The company operates through three segments: PodcastOne, Slacker, and Media Group. It operates LiveOne, a live music streaming platform; PodcastOne, a podcasting platform; and Slacker, an integrated membership and advertising streaming music service, as well as produces original music-related video content. The company also produces, edits, curates, and streams live music events through broadband transmission over the Internet and/or satellite networks to its users; provides digital Internet radio and music services to users online and through automotive and mobile original equipment manufacturers on a white label basis; and offers ancillary products and services, such as regulatory and post-implementation support services. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and distributes personalized merchandise and gifts through wholesale and direct-to-consumer distribution channels. Further, the company offers LiveOne App, an application that provides access to live events, audio streams, original episodic content, podcasts, vodcasts, video on demand, real-time livestreams, and social sharing of content. LiveOne, Inc. was formerly known as LiveXLive Media, Inc. and changed its name to LiveOne, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) halal to invest in?

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

LiveOne, Inc.'s debt ratio is 6.5% 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 9.4%.

What are LiveOne, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

LiveOne, Inc. has a market capitalization of $56M, and revenue of $114M. The company maintains a gross margin of 26.7% and a net margin of -30.5%.

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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