The9 Limited

NCTY: Is The9 Limited Halal?

The9 Limited

NASDAQTechnologyCN

$3.79

-9.11%

Market Cap: 57.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is The9 Limited (NCTY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, The9 Limited passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

404.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding NCTY

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About The9 Limited

The9 Limited, an internet enterprise established in 1999 and based in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, conducts its operations through its various subsidiaries. The company's core activities encompass digital currency mining and the oversight of NFTSTAR, its dedicated non-fungible token (NFT) trading and community platform. NFTSTAR facilitates user engagement by enabling the purchase, exchange, and interaction with various digital assets. Initially founded as GameNow.net Limited, the firm officially rebranded as The9 Limited in February 2004.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 12, 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)

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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 The9 Limited (NCTY) halal to invest in?
The9 Limited (NCTY) 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 The9 Limited get a F compliance rating?
The9 Limited (NCTY) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 404.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change The9 Limited's Shariah verdict?
The9 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 The9 Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
The9 Limited (NCTY) 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 12, 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.