Is Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 462.9% / 30% | 621.3% / 30% | 92.4% / 30% | 4.84% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 462.9% / 33% | 621.3% / 33% | 92.4% / 33% | 4.84% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 24.9% / 33% | 33.4% / 33% | 5.0% / 33% | 4.84% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 462.9% / 33% | 621.3% / 33% | 92.4% / 33% | 4.84% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 24.9% / 33% | 33.4% / 33% | 5.0% / 50% | 4.84% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 37.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 11.9% | |
| Net Margin | 7.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.4B |
| Total Debt | $4.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.2 |
| Current Ratio | 4.7 |
| Total Assets | $18.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.84 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.44 |
| 200-Day MA | $7.28 |
| Avg Volume | 867K |
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52-Week Range
$5.12
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About Hello Group Inc. (MOMO)
Hello Group Inc. provides mobile-based social and entertainment services in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Momo, Tantan, and QOOL. It offers Momo, a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests, and various online recreational activities, including live talent shows, short videos, as well as other video- and audio-based interactive experiences, such as online parties, mobile karaoke, and user participated reality shows; Tantan, a social and dating application; and other applications under the Hertz, Soulchill, and Duidui names. The company also provides live video services for various content and activities comprising talent shows, such as singing, dancing, and talk shows, as well as casual chatting, and other forms of interactions between broadcasters and viewers; value-added services; advertising and marketing solutions; and mobile games. The company was formerly known as Momo Inc. and changed its name to Hello Group Inc. in August 2021. Hello Group Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Hello Group 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 Hello Group Inc.'s debt ratio?
Hello Group Inc.'s debt ratio is 462.9% 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 24.9%.
What are Hello Group Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Hello Group Inc. has a market capitalization of $915M, trailing P/E ratio of 8.3, and revenue of $10.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 37.8% and a net margin of 7.8%. Return on equity stands at 7.2%.
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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