Is MSN (MSN) Halal?

AMEX Technology United States $8M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
MSN (MSN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 6.3% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 217.4% exceeds the 30% threshold. MSN operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 6.3%
/ 30%
217.4%
/ 30%
20.9%
/ 30%
8.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 6.3%
/ 33%
217.4%
/ 33%
20.9%
/ 33%
8.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 2.0%
/ 33%
68.2%
/ 33%
6.5%
/ 33%
8.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 6.3%
/ 33%
217.4%
/ 33%
20.9%
/ 33%
8.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 2.0%
/ 33%
68.2%
/ 33%
6.5%
/ 50%
8.31%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.25
P/B Ratio
0.5
EV/EBITDA
0.3
EV: -$2M
Revenue
$11M
Growth: -52.8%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
14.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 2.4%
Operating Margin -43.7%
Net Margin -79.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -24.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -15.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$4M
Free Cash Flow-$4M
Total Debt$463,000
Debt-to-Equity2.0
Current Ratio14.7
Total Assets$24M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.38
50-Day MA$0.38
200-Day MA$0.42
Avg Volume80K
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$0.28
$0.85

About MSN (MSN)

CEO
Mr. Wing-On Ho
Employees
23
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Country
United States
Exchange
AMEX
Market Cap
$8M
Currency
USD

Emerson Radio Corp., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, imports, markets, and sells various houseware and consumer electronic products under the Emerson brand in the United States and internationally. It offers houseware products, such as microwave ovens, compact refrigerators, toaster ovens, and heaters and fans; audio products, including clock radios, Bluetooth speakers, karaoke machines, and wireless charging products; and other products comprising televisions, massagers, and security products. The company also licenses its trademarks to others for various products. It markets its products primarily through mass merchandisers and online marketplaces; and sells products through third party online marketplaces. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. Emerson Radio Corp. is a subsidiary of S&T International Distribution Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSN (MSN) halal to invest in?

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

MSN's debt ratio is 6.3% 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 2.0%.

What are MSN's key financial metrics?

MSN has a market capitalization of $8M, and revenue of $11M. The company maintains a gross margin of 2.4% and a net margin of -79.0%. Return on equity stands at -24.7%.

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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