Is SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (SCKT) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology United States $7M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (SCKT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 87.0% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. SOCKET MOBILE, INC. operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 87.0%
/ 30%
31.9%
/ 30%
20.4%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 87.0%
/ 33%
31.9%
/ 33%
20.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 24.8%
/ 33%
9.1%
/ 33%
5.8%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 87.0%
/ 33%
31.9%
/ 33%
20.4%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 24.8%
/ 33%
9.1%
/ 33%
5.8%
/ 50%
0.0%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.81
P/B Ratio
1.7
EV/EBITDA
-6.9
EV: $13M
Revenue
$19M
Growth: -18.0%
Beta
1.2
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 49.7%
Operating Margin -14.9%
Net Margin -95.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) -128.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -9.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$521,485
Free Cash Flow-$1M
Total Debt$7M
Debt-to-Equity181.7
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$27M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.90
50-Day MA$1.03
200-Day MA$1.08
Avg Volume113K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$0.82
$1.36

About SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (SCKT)

CEO
Mr. Kevin J. Mills
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$7M
Currency
USD

Socket Mobile, Inc. provides data capture and delivery solutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its products and solutions are integrated into mobile applications for applications in the areas of point of sale, commercial services, asset tracking, manufacturing and quality control processes, transportation and logistics, event management, medical, and education. The company also offers cordless data capture devices that connect through Bluetooth and work with applications running on smartphones, mobile computers, and tablets; DuraScan 600 series NFC and RFID readers, 700 series companion scanners, 800 series attachable scanners, and the wearable 900 series products; and SocketScan solutions for seamless integration into various business applications, including the 300 series countertop readers, the 500 series NFC mobile wallet readers, the 700 series companion scanners, and the 800 series attachable scanners. In addition, it provides DuraSled, a protective barcode sled scanner; SocketCam C820 and C860, which are camera-based barcode scanners; and software developer kits, such as CaptureSDK that enables the App providers to modify captured data, control the placement of the barcoded or RFID data in their applications, and control the feedback to the user. Further, the company offers XtremeScan case, XtremeScan, and XtremeScan grip for the iphone. It serves retail, commercial services, industrial and manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare industries through a network of distributors, online resellers, and application providers, as well as online stores. The company was formerly known as Socket Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Socket Mobile, Inc. in April 2008. Socket Mobile, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (SCKT) halal to invest in?

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

SOCKET MOBILE, INC.'s debt ratio is 87.0% 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 24.8%.

What are SOCKET MOBILE, INC.'s key financial metrics?

SOCKET MOBILE, INC. has a market capitalization of $7M, and revenue of $19M. The company maintains a gross margin of 49.7% and a net margin of -95.4%. Return on equity stands at -128.2%.

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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