MediaCo Holding Inc.

MDIA: Is MediaCo Holding Inc. Halal?

MediaCo Holding Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$1.09

+2.36%

Market Cap: 83.4M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

78Score

Is MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, MediaCo Holding Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 78/100 (Grade: B+).

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%.

0.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own MDIA

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened MDIA's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About MediaCo Holding Inc.

MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) is a media company with operations divided into two primary areas: radio broadcasting and outdoor advertising. Its radio division manages the WQHT-FM and WBLS-FM stations, both serving the New York City metropolitan area. The outdoor advertising segment specializes in various display solutions, including traditional bulletins, posters, and advanced digital billboards. These advertising assets are primarily located across multiple states, such as Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. As of the close of 2021, the company oversaw approximately 3,500 outdoor advertising displays. In addition to these core services, MediaCo also provides digital advertising and event sponsorship. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, New York, MediaCo Holding Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Emmis Communications Corporation.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Broadcasting

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)
4.0%

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

  • Broadcasting: estimated 4.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did MediaCo Holding Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change MediaCo Holding Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
MediaCo Holding Inc.'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 MediaCo Holding Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
MediaCo Holding Inc. (MDIA) 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.