Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Gray Media, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GTN
Business activity
Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding GTN
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Gray Media, Inc.
$4.38
Market Cap: 407.8M
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About Gray Media, Inc.
Gray Media, Inc. is a leading television broadcasting entity that manages an extensive portfolio of TV stations and digital assets throughout the United States, reaching 113 distinct television markets. In addition to its primary channels, the company transmits a diverse range of secondary digital networks, including affiliations with major broadcasters like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Its specialized digital offerings also encompass networks such as CW Plus, MY Network, MeTV, Justice, This TV, Antenna TV, Telemundo, Cozi, Heroes and Icons, and MOVIES! Network. The company further provides localized news and weather channels and offers video program production services. Founded in 1891, Gray Media, Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and was formerly known as Gray Communications Systems, Inc. before being rebranded as Gray Television, Inc. in August 2002.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Broadcasting
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 1440.5% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Estimated 4.0% of revenue from non-compliant sources. This is an average for Broadcasting, not a figure the company reports.
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The verdict above is final and free.
Pro members can verify every number behind it: interest-bearing deposits, prohibited income breakdown, and the full AAOIFI math.
Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.