Is MRDN (MRDN) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $92M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
MRDN (MRDN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 32.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. MRDN operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 32.3%
/ 30%
25.0%
/ 30%
8.0%
/ 30%
0.14%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 32.3%
/ 33%
25.0%
/ 33%
8.0%
/ 33%
0.14%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 18.4%
/ 33%
14.3%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
0.14%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 32.3%
/ 33%
25.0%
/ 33%
8.0%
/ 33%
0.14%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 18.4%
/ 33%
14.3%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 50%
0.14%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.48
P/B Ratio
0.7
EV/EBITDA
7.9
EV: $93M
Revenue
$151M
Growth: 15.4%
Current Ratio
0.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 56.8%
Operating Margin -0.8%
Net Margin -3.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -5.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -0.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$24M
Free Cash Flow$2M
Total Debt$39M
Debt-to-Equity20.4
Current Ratio0.6
Total Assets$214M

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.59
50-Day MA$8.04
200-Day MA$12.44
Avg Volume24K
52-Week Range
$5.80
$26.52

About MRDN (MRDN)

CEO
Mr. William Scott
Employees
1,200
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$92M
Currency
USD

Meridian Holdings Inc., an B2B and B2C gaming technology company, provides casino, sportsbook, and competition products in Central and South America, Europe, and Africa. It develops and licenses gaming platforms; and provides online sports betting and gaming services under various brands, including Meridianbet, Expanse Studios, MexPlay, R Kings Competitions, Classics For A Cause, and GMAG. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MRDN (MRDN) halal to invest in?

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

MRDN's debt ratio is 32.3% 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 18.4%.

What are MRDN's key financial metrics?

MRDN has a market capitalization of $92M, and revenue of $151M. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.8% and a net margin of -3.0%. Return on equity stands at -5.0%.

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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