Is Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 604.1% / 30% | 2192.3% / 30% | 860.5% / 30% | 2.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 604.1% / 33% | 2192.3% / 33% | 860.5% / 33% | 2.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 13.4% / 33% | 48.5% / 33% | 19.0% / 33% | 2.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 604.1% / 33% | 2192.3% / 33% | 860.5% / 33% | 2.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 13.4% / 33% | 48.5% / 33% | 19.0% / 50% | 2.93% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 35.3% | |
| Operating Margin | -6.8% | |
| Net Margin | -20.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -7.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -2.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$5M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$5M |
| Total Debt | $9M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 16.5 |
| Current Ratio | 4.1 |
| Total Assets | $69M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.53 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.23 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.89 |
| Avg Volume | 77K |
| Beta | 1.6 |
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52-Week Range
$2.00
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About Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC)
Universe Pharmaceuticals INC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sales of traditional Chinese medicine derivative products in China. The company offers products for the treatment and relief of common chronic health conditions in the elderly for physical wellness and longevity; and cold and flu medications. It also provides guben yanling, shenrong weisheng, and quanlu pill; yangxue danggui and qiangli pipa syrup; wuzi yanzong oral, fengtong medicinal, shenrong medicinal, qishe medicinal, fengshitong medicinal, and shiquan dabu medicinal liquor; paracetamol granule for children; and isatis root granule. In addition, the company distributes and sells third-party products, including biomedical drugs, medical instruments, traditional Chinese medicine pieces, and dietary supplements. It primarily serves pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, clinics, and drugstore chains. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Ji'An, China. Universe Pharmaceuticals INC is a subsidiary of Sununion Holding Group Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Universe Pharmaceuticals 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's debt ratio?
Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's debt ratio is 604.1% 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 13.4%.
What are Universe Pharmaceuticals INC's key financial metrics?
Universe Pharmaceuticals INC has a market capitalization of $2M, and revenue of $18M. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.3% and a net margin of -20.6%. Return on equity stands at -7.2%.
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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