Is SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (SQNS) Halal?

NYSE Technology France $41M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (SQNS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 32.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS 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 32.6%
/ 30%
123.6%
/ 30%
53.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 32.6%
/ 33%
123.6%
/ 33%
53.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 15.4%
/ 33%
58.3%
/ 33%
25.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 32.6%
/ 33%
123.6%
/ 33%
53.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 15.4%
/ 33%
58.3%
/ 33%
25.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
0.2
Forward: -6.5
EPS
$11.81
P/B Ratio
0.2
EV/EBITDA
-46.3
EV: $4.0B
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 62.3%
Operating Margin -132.5%
Net Margin -81.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) -18.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -6.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$20M
Free Cash Flow-$39M
Total Debt$16M
Debt-to-Equity53.3
Current Ratio1.0
Total Assets$107M

Price & Trading

Last Close$2.92
50-Day MA$3.61
200-Day MA$9.29
Avg Volume167K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$2.54
$58.30

About SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (SQNS)

CEO
Dr. Georges Karam
Employees
155
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Country
France
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$41M
Currency
USD

Sequans Communications S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the fabless designing, developing, and supplying of cellular semiconductor solutions for massive and broadband internet of things markets. It offers baseband solutions for use in encoding and decoding data based on 4G and 5G protocols for wireless processing platform for a cellular device; RF transceivers used to transmit and receive wireless transmissions; highly integrated system-on-chip solutions that combine various functions into a single die or package; and LTE modules. The company also provides software, including tools to enable manufacturers to integrate solutions into their devices; and design support services. It serves OEMs and ODMs customers, as well as 4G and 5G wireless carriers. The company operates in China, Taiwan, the rest of Asia, Germany, the United States, and internationally. Sequans Communications S.A. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (SQNS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS 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 SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS's debt ratio?

SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS's debt ratio is 32.6% 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 15.4%.

What are SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS's key financial metrics?

SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS has a market capitalization of $41M, trailing P/E ratio of 0.2. The company maintains a gross margin of 62.3% and a net margin of -81.6%. Return on equity stands at -18.2%.

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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