Is MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $595M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's impermissible income ratio of 12.15% exceeds the 5% threshold allowed under AAOIFI. MediaAlpha, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 23.1%
/ 30%
7.1%
/ 30%
18.5%
/ 30%
12.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 23.1%
/ 33%
7.1%
/ 33%
18.5%
/ 33%
12.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 40.0%
/ 33%
12.2%
/ 33%
32.1%
/ 33%
12.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 23.1%
/ 33%
7.1%
/ 33%
18.5%
/ 33%
12.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 40.0%
/ 33%
12.2%
/ 33%
32.1%
/ 50%
12.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
23.3
Forward: 6.1
EPS
$0.39
P/B Ratio
122.6
EV/EBITDA
7.2
EV: $584M
Revenue
$1.1B
Growth: -3.2%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 15.0%
Operating Margin 7.7%
Net Margin 2.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 15.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$66M
Free Cash Flow$65M
Total Debt$153M
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$384M

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.59
50-Day MA$9.55
200-Day MA$11.06
Avg Volume840K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$7.09
$13.92

About MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX)

CEO
Mr. Steven M. Yi J.D.
Employees
147
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$595M
Currency
USD

MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. Its technology platform offers end customer acquisition for insurance carriers, agents, distributors, and other clients in a range of verticals, including property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) halal to invest in?

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

MediaAlpha, Inc.'s debt ratio is 23.1% 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 40.0%.

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

MediaAlpha, Inc. has a market capitalization of $595M, trailing P/E ratio of 23.3, and revenue of $1.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.0% and a net margin of 2.3%.

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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