What is GigaMedia Limited's Shariah compliance score?

GigaMedia Limited's (GIGM) compliance score is being calculated. Check HalalScreener.app for the latest AAOIFI screening results.

Does GigaMedia Limited pass AAOIFI screening?

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30% (GIGM: 1.6%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 6,200+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for GigaMedia Limited stock?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the exact percentage and amount for GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen GigaMedia Limited for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) and 5,100+ other US-listed stocks, ETFs, and 100+ cryptocurrencies. The screening uses AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and shows the verdict, compliance grade, score, and debt ratio free. No credit card or signup required for basic screening; the full ratio breakdown is part of Pro. HalalScreener also includes an AI Islamic Scholar for follow-up questions about GIGM's compliance across different madhabs (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali, Ja'fari).

GIGM: Is GigaMedia Limited Halal?

GigaMedia Limited

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$1.43

-0.55%

Market Cap: 15.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, GigaMedia Limited passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

1.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding GIGM

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About GigaMedia Limited

GigaMedia Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides digital entertainment services in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. The company owns and operates FunTown, a digital entertainment portal that offers mobile and browser-based casual games, as well as provides services, such as player clubs, tournaments, avatars, friends and family messenger and online chatting systems, customer service, mobile platform, and customer platform. It also offers MahJong, a traditional Chinese tile-based game; casual card and table games; online card games; and chance-based games, including bingo, lotto, horse racing, Sic-Bo, slots, and other casual games. In addition, the company provides role-playing and sports games, including Tales Runner, a multi-player online obstacle running game; and Yume 100, a story-based game that targets female players. GigaMedia Limited was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)

3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

•Electronic Gaming & Multimedia: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

Use the Purification Calculator to compute exactly how much of your dividend income to donate.

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) halal to invest in?

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.

Why did GigaMedia Limited get a F compliance rating?

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 1.6% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change GigaMedia Limited's Shariah verdict?

GigaMedia Limited's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.

How often is GigaMedia Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 26, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.