Is Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 6.8% / 30% | 170.4% / 30% | 16.4% / 30% | 6.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 6.8% / 33% | 170.4% / 33% | 16.4% / 33% | 6.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 2.1% / 33% | 52.1% / 33% | 5.0% / 33% | 6.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 6.8% / 33% | 170.4% / 33% | 16.4% / 33% | 6.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 2.1% / 33% | 52.1% / 33% | 5.0% / 50% | 6.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 77.5% | |
| Operating Margin | -20.4% | |
| Net Margin | 67.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 35.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -2.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$5M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$14M |
| Total Debt | $36M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 2.8 |
| Current Ratio | 2.9 |
| Total Assets | $1.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $15.80 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.34 |
| 200-Day MA | $15.28 |
| Avg Volume | 38K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$7.79
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About Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU)
Sohu.com Limited operates as an online media platform and gaming company that provides online products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. It operates through Sohu and Changyou segments. The company offers online media content and content distribution through Internet-enabled devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and PCs through the mobile phone applications Sohu News App and Sohu Video App, the mobile portal m.sohu.com, and the PC portal www.sohu.com. It also provides online advertising services through its 17173.com website; paid subscription services; livestreaming content; interactive broadcasting services; and revenue sharing from other platforms. In addition, the company offers online games that include PC games and mobile games. Sohu.com Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Sohu.com Ltd 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 Sohu.com Ltd's debt ratio?
Sohu.com Ltd's debt ratio is 6.8% 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 2.1%.
What are Sohu.com Ltd's key financial metrics?
Sohu.com Ltd has a market capitalization of $459M, trailing P/E ratio of 1.1, and revenue of $584M. The company maintains a gross margin of 77.5% and a net margin of 67.4%. Return on equity stands at 35.8%.
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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