What is National CineMedia, Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) has a Shariah compliance score of 72/100 (Grade: B+, Good). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does National CineMedia, Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) passes AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. NCMI's debt-to-market-cap is 6.2%.

How much purification is needed for National CineMedia, Inc.?

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 percentage and amount for National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

72Score

Is National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, National CineMedia, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 72/100 (Grade: B+).

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HalalScreener rates National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Halal, 72/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NCMI

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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%.

6.2% of 30.0% limit

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

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NCMI: Is National CineMedia, Inc. Halal?

National CineMedia, Inc.

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$2.06

Market Cap: 193.8M

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About National CineMedia, Inc.

National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. The company engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. It also sells digital advertising, including through NCM Boost, a data, insights and analytics platform that utilizes data; NCM Boost, a audience accelerator digital product; NCM Boomerang, retargeting solution designed to amplify post-theatre engagement; NCM Bullseye, an AI-generated creative to deliver dynamic and hyper-localized messaging; and NCM Blueprint, a real-time renovation permit data to identify homeowners who are actively engaged in remodelling projects. It offers its services to national and local sales groups. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Advertising Agencies

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

Passed

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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2026-01-01, which names no revenue from a prohibited activity. View its filings on SEC EDGAR

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Compliance History

Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Not Halal
until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) halal to invest in?

Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) 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 National CineMedia, Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.2% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change National CineMedia, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

National CineMedia, 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 National CineMedia, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) 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: Oct 17, 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.