Is TEGNA INC (TGNA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 77.4% / 30% | 8.7% / 30% | 18.7% / 30% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 77.4% / 33% | 8.7% / 33% | 18.7% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 37.7% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 9.1% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 77.4% / 33% | 8.7% / 33% | 18.7% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 37.7% / 33% | 4.2% / 33% | 9.1% / 50% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 36.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 17.9% | |
| Net Margin | 8.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $326M |
| Free Cash Flow | $283M |
| Total Debt | $2.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 82.4 |
| Current Ratio | 2.3 |
| Total Assets | $6.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $20.03 |
| 50-Day MA | $19.97 |
| 200-Day MA | $19.30 |
| Avg Volume | 1.8M |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$14.87
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About TEGNA INC (TGNA)
TEGNA Inc. operates as a broadcast and digital media company in the United States. The company engages in content and tools to help people navigate their daily lives. It also delivers local news, information, and marketing solutions to audiences through a diverse range of digital advertising offerings, which include websites, mobile apps, CTV streaming apps, telecommunications providers, and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, and Premion, digital advertising solution that reaches third-party streaming app and CTV networks, social media, and traditional linear television; production of programming and tower rentals; owns and operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Inc. was formerly known as Gannett Co., Inc. and changed its name to TEGNA Inc. in June 2015. TEGNA Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia. As of March 19, 2026, TEGNA Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEGNA INC (TGNA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TEGNA 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 TEGNA INC's debt ratio?
TEGNA INC's debt ratio is 77.4% 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 37.7%.
What are TEGNA INC's key financial metrics?
TEGNA INC has a market capitalization of $3.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 14.9, and revenue of $2.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 36.2% and a net margin of 8.1%. Return on equity stands at 7.1%.
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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