Is TOP SHIPS INC. (TOPS) Halal?

NYSE Energy Greece $15M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
TOP SHIPS INC. (TOPS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 1304.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. TOP SHIPS INC. operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1304.9%
/ 30%
37.5%
/ 30%
5.5%
/ 30%
0.54%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 1304.9%
/ 33%
37.5%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 62.8%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 1304.9%
/ 33%
37.5%
/ 33%
5.5%
/ 33%
0.54%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 62.8%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
0.3%
/ 50%
0.54%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
1.4
Forward: 1.5
EPS
$2.30
P/B Ratio
0.1
EV/EBITDA
6.1
EV: $278M
Revenue
$86M
Growth: 4.1%
Beta
2.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 63.4%
Operating Margin 41.6%
Net Margin 12.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$17M
Free Cash Flow$17M
Total Debt$266M
Debt-to-Equity211.5
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$423M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.36
50-Day MA$4.48
200-Day MA$5.47
Avg Volume174K
Beta2.4
52-Week Range
$3.08
$11.47

About TOP SHIPS INC. (TOPS)

CEO
Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Midstream
Country
Greece
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$15M
Currency
USD

Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tanker vessels in Greece and internationally. The company transports crude oil, petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemicals. As of December 31, 2024, it had a fleet with a total capacity of 1,435,000 deadweight tonnes (dwt) consisting of one 50,000 dwt product/chemical tanker, five 157,000 dwt Suezmax tankers, two 300,000 dwt very large crude carriers, and two 50,000 dwt product tankers. The company was formerly known as Top Tankers Inc. and changed its name to Top Ships Inc. in December 2007. Top Ships Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOP SHIPS INC. (TOPS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TOP SHIPS 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 TOP SHIPS INC.'s debt ratio?

TOP SHIPS INC.'s debt ratio is 1304.9% 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 62.8%.

What are TOP SHIPS INC.'s key financial metrics?

TOP SHIPS INC. has a market capitalization of $15M, trailing P/E ratio of 1.4, and revenue of $86M. The company maintains a gross margin of 63.4% and a net margin of 12.1%. Return on equity stands at 7.9%.

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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