Is Skillz Inc. (SKLZ) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $37M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Skillz Inc. (SKLZ) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 264.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Skillz Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 264.8%
/ 30%
525.6%
/ 30%
9.5%
/ 30%
48.98%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 264.8%
/ 33%
525.6%
/ 33%
9.5%
/ 33%
48.98%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 36.6%
/ 33%
72.7%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
48.98%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 264.8%
/ 33%
525.6%
/ 33%
9.5%
/ 33%
48.98%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 36.6%
/ 33%
72.7%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 50%
48.98%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-4.75
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
0.6
EV: -$47M
Revenue
$93M
Growth: 11.4%
Beta
3.1
High volatility
Current Ratio
4.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 86.2%
Operating Margin -59.4%
Net Margin -84.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -47.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) -14.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$7M
Free Cash Flow-$10M
Total Debt$137M
Debt-to-Equity100.9
Current Ratio4.3
Total Assets$374M

Price & Trading

Last Close$2.52
50-Day MA$3.47
200-Day MA$5.92
Avg Volume67K
Beta3.1
52-Week Range
$2.37
$9.11

About Skillz Inc. (SKLZ)

CEO
Mr. Andrew C. Paradise
Employees
323
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$37M
Currency
USD

Skillz Inc. operates a mobile game platform in the United States, Israel, China, Malta, Hong Kong, Cyprus, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Skillz and Aarki. It offers an eSports gaming platform, which enables game developers to monetize content through multi-player competition. The company provides advertising solutions for mobile app developers. It distributes games through direct app download from its website, as well as through third-party platforms. Skillz Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skillz Inc. (SKLZ) halal to invest in?

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

Skillz Inc.'s debt ratio is 264.8% 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 36.6%.

What are Skillz Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Skillz Inc. has a market capitalization of $37M, and revenue of $93M. The company maintains a gross margin of 86.2% and a net margin of -84.0%. Return on equity stands at -47.5%.

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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