Is Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $2.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Credit Services industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
55.0
Forward: 7.7
EPS
$0.45
P/B Ratio
3.0
EV/EBITDA
37.0
EV: $3.7B
Revenue
$1.0B
Growth: 34.4%
Beta
2.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
13.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 82.5%
Operating Margin 8.9%
Net Margin 5.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$148M
Free Cash Flow-$166M
Total Debt$1.9B
Debt-to-Equity237.5
Current Ratio13.1
Total Assets$3.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$25.33
50-Day MA$33.20
200-Day MA$51.57
Avg Volume5.2M
Beta2.2
52-Week Range
$24.43
$87.30

About Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST)

CEO
Mr. David J. Girouard
Employees
1,405
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$2.4B
Currency
USD

Upstart Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Personal Lending, Auto Lending, and Other. Its platform includes unsecured personal loans, small dollar loans, auto refinance, auto retail loans, and auto secured personal loan, and home equity lines of credit. Upstart Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Upstart Holdings, 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 Upstart Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Upstart Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Upstart Holdings, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Upstart Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 55.0, and revenue of $1.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 82.5% and a net margin of 5.0%. Return on equity stands at 7.5%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.