Is Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $9.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 117.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Paramount Skydance Corp operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 117.6%
/ 30%
20.1%
/ 30%
52.3%
/ 30%
0.52%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 117.6%
/ 33%
20.1%
/ 33%
52.3%
/ 33%
0.52%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 33.7%
/ 33%
5.8%
/ 33%
15.0%
/ 33%
0.52%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 117.6%
/ 33%
20.1%
/ 33%
52.3%
/ 33%
0.52%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 33.7%
/ 33%
5.8%
/ 33%
15.0%
/ 50%
0.52%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
293.0
Forward: 9.3
EPS
$0.03
Dividend Yield
228.0%
Payout: 666.7%
P/B Ratio
0.8
EV/EBITDA
8.6
EV: $22.9B
Revenue
$29.2B
Growth: 2.1%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 31.8%
Operating Margin -0.6%
Net Margin -2.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) -0.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$752M
Free Cash Flow$489M
Total Debt$14.8B
Debt-to-Equity117.1
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$43.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$8.88
50-Day MA$10.75
200-Day MA$13.71
Avg Volume11.0M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$8.62
$20.86

About Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY)

CEO
Mr. David Ellison
Employees
17,600
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$9.8B
Currency
USD

Paramount Skydance Corporation operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. It operates in three segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The company operates CBS Television Network, a domestic broadcast television network; CBS Stations, a television station; international free-to-air networks comprising Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, and Chilevisión; and domestic premium and basic cable networks, such as Nickelodeon, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Paramount Network, The Smithsonian Channel, BET Media Group, CBS Sports Network, and international extensions of these brands. It also provides domestic and international television studio operations, including CBS Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Showtime; CBS Media Ventures, which produces and distributes first-run syndicated programming; and digital properties consist of CBS News and CBS Sports HQ. In addition, the company offers a portfolio of domestic and international pay and free streaming services, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+. Further, it produces and acquires films, series, and short-form content for release and licensing worldwide, including in theaters, on streaming services, on television, through home entertainment, and DVDs, Blu-ray; and operates a portfolio consisting of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Studio, and Miramax. It provides production, distribution, and advertising solutions. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY) halal to invest in?

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

Paramount Skydance Corp's debt ratio is 117.6% 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 33.7%.

What are Paramount Skydance Corp's key financial metrics?

Paramount Skydance Corp has a market capitalization of $9.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 293.0, and revenue of $29.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 31.8% and a net margin of -2.1%. Return on equity stands at -0.9%.

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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