Is Zhihu Inc. (ZH) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 7.0% / 30% | 1764.9% / 30% | 180.3% / 30% | 3.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 7.0% / 33% | 1764.9% / 33% | 180.3% / 33% | 3.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 0.3% / 33% | 84.7% / 33% | 8.7% / 33% | 3.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 7.0% / 33% | 1764.9% / 33% | 180.3% / 33% | 3.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 0.3% / 33% | 84.7% / 33% | 8.7% / 50% | 3.19% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 59.9% | |
| Operating Margin | -21.4% | |
| Net Margin | -7.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -4.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -4.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$280M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$283M |
| Total Debt | $19M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.9 |
| Current Ratio | 3.7 |
| Total Assets | $5.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.70 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.36 |
| 200-Day MA | $4.05 |
| Avg Volume | 408K |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$2.58
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About Zhihu Inc. (ZH)
Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People's Republic of China. The company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services; information transmission, software, and information technology services; and information and marketing services. It also offers vocational training; and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. Zhihu Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zhihu Inc. (ZH) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Zhihu 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 Zhihu Inc.'s debt ratio?
Zhihu Inc.'s debt ratio is 7.0% 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 0.3%.
What are Zhihu Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Zhihu Inc. has a market capitalization of $232M, and revenue of $3.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.9% and a net margin of -7.0%. Return on equity stands at -4.8%.
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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