Is TUCOWS INC /PA/ (TCX) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology Canada $179M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
TUCOWS INC /PA/ (TCX) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 260.5% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. TUCOWS INC /PA/ operates in the Technology sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 260.5%
/ 30%
28.9%
/ 30%
10.7%
/ 30%
0.87%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 260.5%
/ 33%
28.9%
/ 33%
10.7%
/ 33%
0.87%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 67.6%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 33%
0.87%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 260.5%
/ 33%
28.9%
/ 33%
10.7%
/ 33%
0.87%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 67.6%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 50%
0.87%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-6.85
P/B Ratio
-1.1
EV/EBITDA
29.3
EV: $814M
Revenue
$390M
Growth: 6.0%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 35.2%
Operating Margin -8.4%
Net Margin -19.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$6M
Free Cash Flow-$23M
Total Debt$545M
Current Ratio0.6
Total Assets$731M

Price & Trading

Last Close$16.33
50-Day MA$19.15
200-Day MA$19.82
Avg Volume27K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$13.27
$25.17

About TUCOWS INC /PA/ (TCX)

CEO
Mr. David Woroch
Employees
759
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Country
Canada
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$179M
Currency
USD

Tucows Inc. provides domain name registration, email, and other internet related services in North America and Europe. It operates through three segments: Ting, Wavelo, and Tucows Domains. The Ting segment provides gigabit fiber and fixed wireless internet services to consumer and business customers. The Wavelo segment offers full-service platforms and professional services that support communication services providers, including subscription and billing management, network orchestration and provisioning, and individual developer tools, as well as billing solutions to internet services providers under the Platypus brand. The Tucows Domains segment provides wholesale and retail domain name registration services under the OpenSRS, eNom, Ascio, EPAG, and Hover brands, as well as value added services, such as hosted email, internet security services, WHOIS privacy, and other value-added services. The company offers its services primarily through an internet-based distribution network of internet service providers, web hosting companies, and other providers of internet services to end-users. Tucows Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TUCOWS INC /PA/ (TCX) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TUCOWS INC /PA/ 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 TUCOWS INC /PA/'s debt ratio?

TUCOWS INC /PA/'s debt ratio is 260.5% 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 67.6%.

What are TUCOWS INC /PA/'s key financial metrics?

TUCOWS INC /PA/ has a market capitalization of $179M, and revenue of $390M. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.2% and a net margin of -19.4%.

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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