Is Stagwell Inc (STGW) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $1.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Stagwell Inc (STGW) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 122.4% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Stagwell Inc operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 122.4%
/ 30%
9.7%
/ 30%
65.6%
/ 30%
0.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 122.4%
/ 33%
9.7%
/ 33%
65.6%
/ 33%
0.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 42.5%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 33%
22.8%
/ 33%
0.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 122.4%
/ 33%
9.7%
/ 33%
65.6%
/ 33%
0.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 42.5%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 33%
22.8%
/ 50%
0.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
76.0
Forward: 5.2
EPS
$0.08
P/B Ratio
2.0
EV/EBITDA
9.5
EV: $3.1B
Revenue
$2.9B
Growth: 2.4%
Beta
1.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 36.5%
Operating Margin 7.3%
Net Margin 1.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 3.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$291M
Free Cash Flow$180M
Total Debt$1.6B
Debt-to-Equity200.4
Current Ratio0.8
Total Assets$4.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$6.25
50-Day MA$5.65
200-Day MA$5.30
Avg Volume2.0M
Beta1.5
52-Week Range
$4.03
$7.17

About Stagwell Inc (STGW)

CEO
Mr. Mark Jeffrey Penn
Employees
10,951
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.5B
Currency
USD

Stagwell Inc. provides digital transformation, marketing, media and commerce, marketing cloud, and communications services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers creative, research, experiential, and social media solutions designed to build and elevate brands; and consumer insights through advanced research methodologies, creating immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies that connect brands with audiences across digital platforms. It also designs, implements, and activates digital ecosystems that enable brand and customer experiences through the integration of strategy, design, and technology; provides managed services, staff augmentation, and engineering expertise across various delivery models, offering system integration, full-stack development, and ongoing platform management; and provides digital transformation that connects digital ecosystems to physical experiences through innovative, technology-driven customer engagements. In addition, the company offers integrated AI-based data solutions that drive audience engagement and business growth through media buying, owned media platforms, commerce enablement, and customer relationship management strategies; specialized media platforms and translation services to support targeted communication and market expansion; an edge set of solutions designed to help organizations build, protect, and enhance their reputation across diverse audiences and channels; and expertise in targeted communications, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement services. Further, the company provides a suite of technology solutions for in-house marketers and combining SaaS and DaaS offerings. Stagwell Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stagwell Inc (STGW) halal to invest in?

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

Stagwell Inc's debt ratio is 122.4% 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 42.5%.

What are Stagwell Inc's key financial metrics?

Stagwell Inc has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 76.0, and revenue of $2.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 36.5% and a net margin of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 3.9%.

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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