Is Sound Group Inc. (SOGP) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 34.7% / 30% | 771.9% / 30% | 19.7% / 30% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 34.7% / 33% | 771.9% / 33% | 19.7% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 3.8% / 33% | 84.7% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 34.7% / 33% | 771.9% / 33% | 19.7% / 33% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 3.8% / 33% | 84.7% / 33% | 2.2% / 50% | 0.49% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
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-Equity | 10.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $521M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $16.00 |
| 50-Day MA | $13.97 |
| 200-Day MA | $12.30 |
| Avg Volume | 71K |
| Beta | 2.7 |
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52-Week Range
$1.18
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About Sound Group Inc. (SOGP)
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?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Sound Group 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 Sound Group Inc.'s debt ratio?
Sound Group Inc.'s debt ratio is 34.7% 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 3.8%.
What are Sound Group Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Sound Group Inc. has a market capitalization of $69M, 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?
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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