Is UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) Halal?

NASDAQ Technology United States $56M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 97.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC 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 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

EPS
$-1.41
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
5.7
EV: $55M
Revenue
$368M
Growth: -20.6%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

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-Equity22.9
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$274M

Price & Trading

Last Close$4.25
50-Day MA$4.02
200-Day MA$4.54
Avg Volume74K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$2.69
$7.50

About UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC)

CEO
Mr. Richard K. Carnifax
Employees
3,099
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$56M
Currency
USD

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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