Is STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd (MSC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 396.7% / 30% | 23.3% / 30% | 0.4% / 30% | 0.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 396.7% / 33% | 23.3% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 72.9% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 0.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 396.7% / 33% | 23.3% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 72.9% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | 0.1% / 50% | 0.64% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 67.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.0% | |
| Net Margin | -8.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -10.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $210M |
| Free Cash Flow | $148M |
| Total Debt | $2.0B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 355.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $2.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.00 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.74 |
| Avg Volume | 3K |
| Beta | -0.0 |
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52-Week Range
$2.16
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About STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd (MSC)
Studio City International Holdings Limited provides provision of services pursuant to a casino contract and the hospitality business in Macau. It operates gaming services, a casino contract for the operation of studio city casino, focusing on mass market and premium mass market table games and gaming machines, including baccarat, three-card baccarat, blackjack, craps, caribbean stud poker, roulette, sic bo, fortune 3 card poker, and other games; hospitality services; dining services; event and convention services; other services; leasing services; and resort, which offers various non-gaming attractions, including figure-8 ferris wheel, nightclub and karaoke venue, live performance arena, and an outdoor and indoor water park, as well as live performance arena and various food and beverage establishments, and retail space. The company was formerly known as Cyber One Agents Limited and changed its name to Studio City International Holdings Limited in January 2012. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Central, Hong Kong. Studio City International Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of MCO Cotai Investments Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd (MSC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd 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 STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd's debt ratio?
STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd's debt ratio is 396.7% 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 72.9%.
What are STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd's key financial metrics?
STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Ltd has a market capitalization of $649M, and revenue of $695M. The company maintains a gross margin of 67.4% and a net margin of -8.5%. Return on equity stands at -10.5%.
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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