Is MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical United States $1.7B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 0.8% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector (Resorts & Casinos), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 0.8%
/ 30%
5.5%
/ 30%
0.8%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 0.8%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 1.9%
/ 33%
13.5%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 0.8%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 1.9%
/ 33%
13.5%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
17.3
Forward: 15.8
EPS
$5.43
Dividend Yield
128.0%
Payout: 22.1%
P/B Ratio
3.1
EV/EBITDA
8.4
EV: $1.6B
Revenue
$545M
Growth: 4.1%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 68.0%
Operating Margin 26.0%
Net Margin 18.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 19.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 12.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$165M
Free Cash Flow$128M
Total Debt$13M
Debt-to-Equity2.5
Current Ratio0.9
Total Assets$713M

Price & Trading

Last Close$97.22
50-Day MA$95.37
200-Day MA$96.46
Avg Volume111K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$69.99
$113.88

About MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI)

CEO
Mr. John Farahi
Employees
2,740
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Resorts & Casinos
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.7B
Currency
USD

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates hotels and casinos. It owns and operates hotels and casinos under the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado. The company also owns separate parcels of land. In addition, it owns and operates The Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille, which offers a variety of food selections; The Atlantis Steakhouse, a fine dining destination; The Bistro Napa, which features wine country cuisine; The Oyster Bar on the Sky Terrace, which offers pan roasts made-to-order, fresh seafood, cioppino, house made chowder, and bisques; Sushi Bar, which serves sushi rolls; The Purple Parrot coffee shop, which serves breakfast and American comfort food; The Red Bloom Asian kitchen, which offers Asian dishes; The Manhattan Deli, which offers matzo ball soup, piled high sandwiches, salads, house made soups, bagels and lox, New York style pizza, and New York cheesecake; and The Chicago Dogs Eatery, a snack bar that serves Chicago-style hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, and arcade-style refreshments, as well as two gourmet coffee bars that offer coffee drinks, sandwiches, house made gelato, and freshly baked pastries. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Reno, Nevada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MONARCH CASINO & RESORT 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 MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC's debt ratio?

MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC's debt ratio is 0.8% 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 1.9%.

What are MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC's key financial metrics?

MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC has a market capitalization of $1.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.3, and revenue of $545M. The company maintains a gross margin of 68.0% and a net margin of 18.6%. 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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