Is National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 6.4% / 30% | 10.4% / 30% | 29.0% / 30% | 0.58% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 6.4% / 33% | 10.4% / 33% | 29.0% / 33% | 0.58% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 4.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 19.7% / 33% | 0.58% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 6.4% / 33% | 10.4% / 33% | 29.0% / 33% | 0.58% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 4.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 19.7% / 50% | 0.58% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 46.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 27.8% | |
| Net Margin | -4.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -1.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $8M |
| Free Cash Flow | $3M |
| Total Debt | $21M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 6.1 |
| Current Ratio | 2.2 |
| Total Assets | $491M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.12 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.47 |
| 200-Day MA | $4.19 |
| Avg Volume | 414K |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$3.00
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About National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI)
National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. It engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. The company also sells digital advertising, including through NCM Boost and Boomerang; and through digital gaming products, including Noovie Trivia app. It offers its services to third-party theater circuits under long-term network affiliate agreements. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), National CineMedia, 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 National CineMedia, Inc.'s debt ratio?
National CineMedia, Inc.'s debt ratio is 6.4% 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 4.3%.
Does National CineMedia, Inc. require dividend purification?
Yes, National CineMedia, Inc. has an impermissible income ratio of 0.58%, which means 0.58% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are National CineMedia, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
National CineMedia, Inc. has a market capitalization of $284M, and revenue of $243M. The company maintains a gross margin of 46.8% and a net margin of -4.4%. Return on equity stands at -2.7%.
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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