PDF Solutions, Inc.

PDFS: Is PDF Solutions, Inc. Halal?

PDF Solutions, Inc.

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$51.93

-2.81%

Market Cap: 2.2B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

81Score

Is PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, PDF Solutions, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 81/100 (Grade: A).

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%.

3.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own PDFS

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

Purify 2.8% of your income from PDFS

That is about $2.80 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About PDF Solutions, Inc.

PDF Solutions, Inc. offers a comprehensive array of solutions to the semiconductor sector, encompassing proprietary software, physical intellectual property for integrated circuit designs, electrical measurement hardware, proven methodologies, and professional services. The company maintains a global presence, with significant operations in the United States, China, Japan, Taiwan, and other international regions. At the core of their software portfolio is the Exensio platform. This includes Manufacturing Analytics, which centralizes collected data, providing engineers with a consistent view to effectively identify and analyze production yield, performance, and reliability issues. Process Control delivers capabilities for failure detection, classification, and robust monitoring and management of manufacturing tool sets. Test Operations focuses on efficient data collection and analytical functionalities, while Assembly Operations is designed to seamlessly link assembly, packaging, fabrication, and characterization data throughout a product's entire lifespan. Beyond software, PDF Solutions provides advanced hardware and systems such as their design-for-inspection (DFI) Systems, featuring DFI on-chip instruments, and the eProbe, a non-contact E-beam tool. They also offer the Characterization Vehicle (CV) system, which comprises CV test chips, pdFasTest electrical testers, and specialized Exensio characterization software tailored to process measurements gathered from DFI on-chip instruments using the eProbe tool. Further enhancing their product suite are Cimetrix software products, which facilitate the implementation of industry-standard interfaces for equipment manufacturers. Their service offerings extend to software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions, various software-related support, and dedicated characterization services. PDF Solutions engages a broad spectrum of clients—including integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, foundries, equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturing suppliers, original device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test firms, and system houses—through a combination of direct sales, dedicated service teams, and strategic alliances. Established in 1991, the company's headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Software - Application

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 17, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very 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 PDF Solutions, Inc. get a A compliance rating?
PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3.1% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 3.1% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 2.81% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change PDF Solutions, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
PDF Solutions, 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 PDF Solutions, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) 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: Jul 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.