Is STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services Canada $196M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 295.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 295.1%
/ 30%
7.0%
/ 30%
52.5%
/ 30%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 295.1%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
52.5%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 34.8%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 295.1%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
52.5%
/ 33%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 34.8%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 50%
0.36%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-16.80
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
6.9
EV: $903M
Revenue
$1.4B
Growth: -6.3%
Current Ratio
0.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 53.2%
Operating Margin 1.5%
Net Margin -12.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$46M
Free Cash Flow-$64M
Total Debt$700M
Debt-to-Equity114.9
Current Ratio0.2
Total Assets$2.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.53
50-Day MA$11.11
200-Day MA$12.68
Avg Volume158K
52-Week Range
$8.00
$22.98

About STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ)

CEO
Mr. Jeffrey A. Hirsch
Employees
517
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
Canada
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$196M
Currency
USD

Starz Entertainment Corp. provides subscription video programming to consumers in the United States and Canada. It distributes STARZ-branded premium subscription video services through over-the-top streaming platforms and distributors on a direct-to-consumer basis through the Starz App, as well as through multichannel video programming distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ (STRZ) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ 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 STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/'s debt ratio?

STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/'s debt ratio is 295.1% 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 34.8%.

What are STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/'s key financial metrics?

STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ has a market capitalization of $196M, and revenue of $1.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 53.2% and a net margin of -12.0%.

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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