Is Sunlands Technology Group (STG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 305.9% / 30% | 1282.1% / 30% | 40.1% / 30% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 305.9% / 33% | 1282.1% / 33% | 40.1% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 8.8% / 33% | 36.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 305.9% / 33% | 1282.1% / 33% | 40.1% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 8.8% / 33% | 36.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 50% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 86.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 22.4% | |
| Net Margin | 18.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 47.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $196M |
| Free Cash Flow | $195M |
| Total Debt | $187M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 14.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $2.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.80 |
| 50-Day MA | $4.70 |
| 200-Day MA | $6.78 |
| Avg Volume | 2K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$3.70
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About Sunlands Technology Group (STG)
Sunlands Technology Group provides online education services through online and mobile platforms in the People's Republic of China. It offers adult online education and adult personal interest learning education through courses and educational content offerings, including interest, professional skills and professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The company also provides professional assistance and counseling services to help students make decisions that suit their learning needs and to formulate study plans throughout their enrollments in the courses; and exam preparation courses for exam-taking students. In addition, the company offers professional skills and interest courses, such as wealth management, voice acting, Chinese painting, and calligraphy; degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary course that consist of preparation courses for a state-administered exam for learners pursuing associate diplomas or bachelor's degrees, and other degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. Further, it provides professional certification preparation courses cover various industries and professions, such as accounting, human resources, and teaching, as well as technical and consultation services. The company was formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group and changed its name to Sunlands Technology Group in August 2018. Sunlands Technology Group was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunlands Technology Group (STG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Sunlands Technology Group 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 Sunlands Technology Group's debt ratio?
Sunlands Technology Group's debt ratio is 305.9% 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 8.8%.
What are Sunlands Technology Group's key financial metrics?
Sunlands Technology Group has a market capitalization of $51M, trailing P/E ratio of 1.0, and revenue of $2.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 86.9% and a net margin of 18.1%. Return on equity stands at 47.4%.
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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