Is UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 97.2% / 30% | 52.3% / 30% | 247.8% / 30% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 97.2% / 33% | 52.3% / 33% | 247.8% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 15.4% / 33% | 8.3% / 33% | 39.2% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 97.2% / 33% | 52.3% / 33% | 247.8% / 33% | 1.95% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 15.4% / 33% | 8.3% / 33% | 39.2% / 50% | 1.95% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 29.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.5% | |
| Net Margin | -5.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -12.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $24M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17M |
| Total Debt | $33M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 22.9 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $274M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $4.25 |
| 50-Day MA | $4.02 |
| 200-Day MA | $4.54 |
| Avg Volume | 74K |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$2.69
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About UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC)
Universal Electronics Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions, climate control solutions, wireless sensors and smart home control products, and audio-video accessories. It offers radio frequency (RF) capable and voice-enabled universal remote control products; and low-power RF and energy-harvesting microcontrollers, and embedded and cloud software to video service providers and consumer electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as distributes a portfolio of replacement remote controls, free-to-air antennas, and television and soundbar wall mounts directly to retailers. The company also provides wireless and wired controllers, smart thermostats and connected peripherals for sensing and smart energy management to OEM customers, hotels, utilities, and system integrators; proprietary and standards-based RF wireless remote controls and sensor for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; and integrated circuits, on which its software and universal device control database are embedded to OEMs, video service providers, smart home dealers, and private label customers. It offers software, firmware, and technology solutions that enables devices, such as smart TVs, hybrid set-top boxes, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to wirelessly connect and interoperate within home networks; and cloud-enabled software for firmware update provisioning and digital rights management validation services to consumer electronics brands, as well as licenses intellectual property to OEMs and video service providers. It has operations in the United States, the People's Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. Universal Electronics Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS 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 UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC's debt ratio?
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC's debt ratio is 97.2% 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 15.4%.
What are UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC's key financial metrics?
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC has a market capitalization of $56M, and revenue of $368M. The company maintains a gross margin of 29.3% and a net margin of -5.1%. Return on equity stands at -12.4%.
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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