Sound Group Inc. (SOGP) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Communication Services Singapore USD 69M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Sound Group Inc. (SOGP) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. While the debt ratio of 3.8% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 84.7% exceeds the 30% threshold. Sound Group Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SOGP financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
3.8%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
84.7%
Fail vs 30%
Receivables + cash
86.9%
Fail vs 30%
Impermissible income
0.5%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2024. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
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Financial periodDecember 2024Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Internet Content & Information) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Sound Group Inc. operates as an AI-powered audio company to help people connect better. The company leverages its voice AI technologies and R&D achievements across various audio products, such as automatic speech recognition, text-to-speech, and real-time audio intelligence. The company develops SoundSphereAI, a voice AI technology showcase and experience platform designed for a global audience. It also offers developers, creators, and partners a window into its voice technology capabilities and long-term technical roadmap. The company was formerly known as LIZHI INC. and changed its name to Sound Group Inc. in January 2024. Sound Group Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Singapore.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 3.8%
/ 30%
84.7%
/ 30%
86.9%
/ 30%
0.49%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 3.8%
/ 33%
84.7%
/ 33%
86.9%
/ 50%
0.49%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
19.2
EPS
$0.87
P/B Ratio
1.7
EV/EBITDA
525.1
EV: $14.5B
Revenue
$2.0B
Growth: 46.9%
Beta
2.7
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 28.5%
Operating Margin 4.7%
Net Margin 0.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 8.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$26M
Free Cash Flow-$39M
Total Debt$20M
Debt-to-Equity10.2
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$521M

Price & Trading

Last Close$16.00
50-Day MA$13.97
200-Day MA$12.30
Avg Volume71K
Beta2.7
52-Week Range
$1.18
$37.00

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2024. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Sound Group Inc. (SOGP)

CEO
Mr. Jinnan Lai
Employees
563
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
Singapore
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 69M
Currency
USD

Sound Group Inc. operates as an AI-powered audio company to help people connect better. The company leverages its voice AI technologies and R&D achievements across various audio products, such as automatic speech recognition, text-to-speech, and real-time audio intelligence. The company develops SoundSphereAI, a voice AI technology showcase and experience platform designed for a global audience. It also offers developers, creators, and partners a window into its voice technology capabilities and long-term technical roadmap. The company was formerly known as LIZHI INC. and changed its name to Sound Group Inc. in January 2024. Sound Group Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sound Group Inc. (SOGP) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Sound Group Inc.'s debt ratio?

Sound Group Inc.'s debt ratio is 3.8% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Sound Group Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Sound Group Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 69M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 19.2, and revenue of $2.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.5% and a net margin of 0.8%. Return on equity stands at 8.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2024. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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