Is Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company (QCFS) halal?
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company is questionable: interest-bearing debt is 0.2% of market capitalisation (limit 30%), and non-permissible (interest) income is 4.5% of revenue (limit 5%). At least one ratio is close to its limit, so the result can change with the next report.
The AAOIFI financial screen
| Test | Result | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing debt ÷ market capitalisation | 0.2% | < 30% | Within limit |
| Non-permissible income ÷ revenue | 4.5% | < 5% | Close to limit |
About Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company is a significant player in the media and entertainment sector within the Middle East. Its primary function is to engage in the exhibition of films, alongside the acquisition and sale of film rights. The company facilitates the distribution of Western and regional films, offering a platform that caters to diverse audiences. With a focus on expanding the cinematic experience in Qatar, the company operates several state-of-the-art…
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Is Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company (QCFS) halal?
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company is questionable: interest-bearing debt is 0.2% of market capitalisation (limit 30%), and non-permissible (interest) income is 4.5% of revenue (limit 5%). At least one ratio is close to its limit, so the result can change with the next report.
What makes a stock halal or haram?
Under AAOIFI Standard 21 a company must first have a permissible core business (no conventional banking or insurance, alcohol, tobacco, gambling or similar). Then interest-bearing debt must be under 30% of its market value and interest income under 5% of its revenue.
How much of Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company's dividends should be purified?
About 4.5% of each dividend, the share of the company's income that is not permissible. Donate that amount rather than keeping it.
How often is this updated?
Prices refresh daily and the ratios update when the company files new financial statements, usually every quarter. This page's data was last updated 2026-09-16.