Is ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) Halal?

NASDAQ Basic Materials China $92M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 113.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. ZK International Group Co., Ltd. operates in the Basic Materials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 113.8%
/ 30%
9.5%
/ 30%
112.7%
/ 30%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 113.8%
/ 33%
9.5%
/ 33%
112.7%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 43.8%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
43.4%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 113.8%
/ 33%
9.5%
/ 33%
112.7%
/ 33%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 43.8%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
43.4%
/ 50%
0.01%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.70
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
-15.7
EV: $53M
Revenue
$71M
Growth: -43.5%
Beta
2.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 5.7%
Operating Margin -12.0%
Net Margin -5.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) -15.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -3.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$736,397
Free Cash Flow$84,408
Total Debt$28M
Debt-to-Equity111.6
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$63M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.67
50-Day MA$1.60
200-Day MA$2.02
Avg Volume20K
Beta2.5
52-Week Range
$0.82
$4.47

About ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN)

CEO
Mr. Ruihong Ma
Employees
274
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Country
China
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$92M
Currency
USD

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. engages in the designing, producing, and selling pipes and fitting products in the People's Republic of China. The company provides carbon steel and stainless steel strip; light gauge stainless steel pipe; pipe connections and fittings; pipe fittings to extend or terminate pipe runs, including couplings, adapters, unions, caps, and plugs pipe; elbows and three-way fittings; tees, cross, side-inlet elbows, and wyes to connect two or more pipes; reducers and bushings to change pipe size; pipe fasteners; and pipe flanges. It offers stainless steel band, copper strip, welded stainless steel pipes and fittings, pipe fittings, valve, light industry machinery and equipment, and other stainless steel products. In addition, the company is involved in the import and export of goods and technology; trading of steel coil, steel strip, and nickel materials; operates in non-fungible token marketplace; and operates sports betting and casino. Its products are used in various applications, including water and gas transmission within urban infrastructural development, residential housing development, food and beverage production, oil and gas exploitation, and agricultural irrigation. It exports its products to Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. ZK International Group Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Wenzhou, the People's Republic of China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ZK International Group Co., Ltd. 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 ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s debt ratio?

ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s debt ratio is 113.8% 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 43.8%.

What are ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. has a market capitalization of $92M, and revenue of $71M. The company maintains a gross margin of 5.7% and a net margin of -5.6%. Return on equity stands at -15.2%.

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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