Is Telesat Corp (TSAT) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology Canada $1.9B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Telesat Corp (TSAT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 199.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Telesat Corp 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 199.1%
/ 30%
35.2%
/ 30%
12.0%
/ 30%
11.58%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 199.1%
/ 33%
35.2%
/ 33%
12.0%
/ 33%
11.58%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 45.1%
/ 33%
8.0%
/ 33%
2.7%
/ 33%
11.58%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 199.1%
/ 33%
35.2%
/ 33%
12.0%
/ 33%
11.58%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 45.1%
/ 33%
8.0%
/ 33%
2.7%
/ 50%
11.58%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-7.68
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
23.5
EV: $4.8B
Revenue
$418M
Growth: -26.5%
Beta
2.0
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 50.3%
Operating Margin 6.9%
Net Margin -37.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) -24.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$67M
Free Cash Flow-$74M
Total Debt$3.5B
Debt-to-Equity199.7
Current Ratio0.3
Total Assets$6.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$38.21
50-Day MA$32.14
200-Day MA$27.78
Avg Volume170K
Beta2.0
52-Week Range
$14.77
$43.82

About Telesat Corp (TSAT)

CEO
Mr. Daniel S. Goldberg J.D.
Employees
711
Sector
Technology
Industry
Communication Equipment
Country
Canada
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.9B
Currency
USD

Telesat Corporation, a satellite operator, provides mission-critical communications solutions to support the requirements of satellite users in Canada, the United States, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Geostationary (GEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) segments. The company offers broadcast services, such as direct-to-home television, video distribution and contribution, and occasional use services; enterprise services, including telecommunication carrier and integrator, government, consumer broadband, resource, maritime and aeronautical, and retail and satellite operator services; and consulting services related to space and earth segments, government studies, satellite control services, and research and development. It also provides satellites for full-time transmission of television programming; and government services. In addition, the company offers satellite capacity and end-to-end services for data and voice transmission to telecommunications carriers and integrators; and space segment services and terrestrial facilities for enterprise connectivity, internet backhaul, and cellular backhaul, as well as rural telephony services to telecommunications carriers and network services integrators. Further, it provides direct-to-consumer broadband services; communications services to offshore, oil and gas, and mining industries; and installation and maintenance of the end user terminal, as well as the provision of satellite capacity and other network elements. Additionally, the company operates satellite and terrestrial networks that support enterprise and retail activities. It offers its services through a direct sales force. Telesat Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telesat Corp (TSAT) halal to invest in?

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

Telesat Corp's debt ratio is 199.1% 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 45.1%.

What are Telesat Corp's key financial metrics?

Telesat Corp has a market capitalization of $1.9B, and revenue of $418M. The company maintains a gross margin of 50.3% and a net margin of -37.2%. Return on equity stands at -24.9%.

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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