Is ZIPRECRUITER, INC. (ZIP) Halal?

NYSE Communication Services United States $145M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
ZIPRECRUITER, INC. (ZIP) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 244.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. ZIPRECRUITER, INC. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 244.7%
/ 30%
179.5%
/ 30%
11.3%
/ 30%
4.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 244.7%
/ 33%
179.5%
/ 33%
11.3%
/ 33%
4.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 97.9%
/ 33%
71.8%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
4.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 244.7%
/ 33%
179.5%
/ 33%
11.3%
/ 33%
4.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 97.9%
/ 33%
71.8%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 50%
4.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.37
P/B Ratio
-1.9
EV/EBITDA
-20.1
EV: $294M
Revenue
$449M
Growth: 0.6%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
6.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 89.2%
Operating Margin 3.9%
Net Margin -7.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$11M
Free Cash Flow$3M
Total Debt$558M
Current Ratio6.3
Total Assets$570M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.83
50-Day MA$2.31
200-Day MA$4.00
Avg Volume1.4M
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$1.65
$6.55

About ZIPRECRUITER, INC. (ZIP)

CEO
Mr. Ian H. Siegel
Employees
800
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$145M
Currency
USD

ZipRecruiter, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects job seekers and employers in the United States and internationally. Its two-sided marketplace enables employers to post jobs and access other features, as well as the job seekers that apply to jobs with a single click. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZIPRECRUITER, INC. (ZIP) halal to invest in?

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

ZIPRECRUITER, INC.'s debt ratio is 244.7% 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 97.9%.

What are ZIPRECRUITER, INC.'s key financial metrics?

ZIPRECRUITER, INC. has a market capitalization of $145M, and revenue of $449M. The company maintains a gross margin of 89.2% and a net margin of -7.3%.

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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