
ROKU: Is Roku, Inc. Halal?
Roku, Inc.
$144.43
+0.42%
Market Cap: 21.4B
Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Good
Is Roku, Inc. (ROKU) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Roku, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 70/100 (Grade: B+).
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
You can own ROKU
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purify 3% of your income from ROKU
That is about $3.00 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.
Calculate my exact amountAbout Roku, Inc.
Roku, Inc., alongside its affiliated companies, operates a significant platform for television streaming. The enterprise is segmented into two primary areas: Platform and Player. Through its platform, users can effortlessly explore and access a vast selection of content, including films, television series, live broadcasts, news updates, sports events, and other forms of entertainment. As of December 31, 2021, Roku had garnered 60.1 million active user accounts. Beyond its core streaming service, Roku generates revenue from diverse offerings such as digital and video advertisements, content distribution, and the management of subscriptions and billing. The company also facilitates various e-commerce transactions and provides opportunities for brand sponsorship and promotions. Roku further diversifies its business by manufacturing, marketing, and licensing smart televisions under the "Roku TV" brand. Additionally, it offers a line of Roku-branded hardware, which includes streaming devices, audio equipment, and related accessories. A specific revenue stream comes from selling dedicated channel buttons that are integrated into the remote controls of its streaming gadgets. Roku distributes its comprehensive range of products and services through multiple channels: traditional retail outlets, specialized distributors, and directly to consumers via its official website. Its operational footprint extends across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and broadly throughout both North and South America, as well as Europe. Roku, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Entertainment
Shariah Compliance Status
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.
- •Entertainment: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Compliance History
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.