Is QUINSTREET, INC (QNST) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $675M
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
QUINSTREET, INC (QNST) is Halal under all 5 major Shariah screening standards. With a debt ratio of just 1.5% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, QUINSTREET, INC comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Communication Services sector (Advertising Agencies), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from June 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1.5%
/ 30%
14.6%
/ 30%
19.6%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 1.5%
/ 33%
14.6%
/ 33%
19.6%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 2.4%
/ 33%
23.4%
/ 33%
31.5%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 1.5%
/ 33%
14.6%
/ 33%
19.6%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 2.4%
/ 33%
23.4%
/ 33%
31.5%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
11.1
Forward: 7.4
EPS
$1.07
P/B Ratio
2.3
EV/EBITDA
16.7
EV: $573M
Revenue
$1.1B
Growth: 29.3%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 10.0%
Operating Margin 3.4%
Net Margin 5.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 24.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$85M
Free Cash Flow$74M
Total Debt$10M
Debt-to-Equity2.9
Current Ratio1.5
Total Assets$431M

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.11
50-Day MA$12.30
200-Day MA$14.45
Avg Volume817K
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$10.29
$19.29

About QUINSTREET, INC (QNST)

CEO
Mr. Douglas Valenti
Employees
938
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$675M
Currency
USD

QuinStreet, Inc., an online performance marketing company, provides customer acquisition services for its clients in the United States and internationally. The company offers online marketing services, such as qualified clicks, leads, calls, applications, and customers through its websites or third-party publishers to financial and home services industries. It also develops the QuinStreet Rating Platform product for insurance agents and the CloudControlMedia that provides performance marketing agency and technology services to clients in financial services, education, and other markets. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QUINSTREET, INC (QNST) halal to invest in?

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

QUINSTREET, INC's debt ratio is 1.5% 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 2.4%.

What are QUINSTREET, INC's key financial metrics?

QUINSTREET, INC has a market capitalization of $675M, trailing P/E ratio of 11.1, and revenue of $1.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 10.0% and a net margin of 5.6%. Return on equity stands at 24.1%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.