Is URBAN ONE, INC. (UONE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 1356.2% / 30% | 304.3% / 30% | 252.7% / 30% | 1.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 1356.2% / 33% | 304.3% / 33% | 252.7% / 33% | 1.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 64.7% / 33% | 14.5% / 33% | 12.1% / 33% | 1.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 1356.2% / 33% | 304.3% / 33% | 252.7% / 33% | 1.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 64.7% / 33% | 14.5% / 33% | 12.1% / 50% | 1.33% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 66.5% | |
| Operating Margin | -1.9% | |
| Net Margin | -39.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -142.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $37M |
| Free Cash Flow | $30M |
| Total Debt | $611M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1758.8 |
| Current Ratio | 2.1 |
| Total Assets | $945M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.52 |
| 50-Day MA | $10.27 |
| 200-Day MA | $13.18 |
| Avg Volume | 35K |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$5.24
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About URBAN ONE, INC. (UONE)
Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The company is involved in radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners; and sale of local and national advertising, as well as network advertising, including network/syndication advertising. It also operates TV One, which operates two cable television networks targeting African-American and urban viewers; CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network; syndicated radio shows, such as Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, and the DL Hughley Show; and BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as provides other event related activities. In addition, the company owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. Further, it owns and operates broadcast stations, including FM or AM stations, HD stations, and low power television stations under the Radio One brand name. The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is URBAN ONE, INC. (UONE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), URBAN ONE, 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 URBAN ONE, INC.'s debt ratio?
URBAN ONE, INC.'s debt ratio is 1356.2% 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 64.7%.
What are URBAN ONE, INC.'s key financial metrics?
URBAN ONE, INC. has a market capitalization of $27M, and revenue of $450M. The company maintains a gross margin of 66.5% and a net margin of -39.2%. Return on equity stands at -142.5%.
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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