Sohu.com Limited

SOHU: Is Sohu.com Limited Halal?

Sohu.com Limited

NASDAQCommunication ServicesCN

$14.28

-1.01%

Market Cap: 429.3M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

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

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SOHU

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

Most scholars advise not holding SOHU

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Sohu.com Limited

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Sohu.com Limited functions as a comprehensive digital enterprise, offering a diverse range of online media, video, and gaming solutions to consumers across China, accessible on both personal computers and mobile devices. Its core operations include providing extensive news and information through platforms such as the Sohu News APP, the m.sohu.com mobile portal, and the www.sohu.com PC website. For video content, users can access its offerings via the Sohu Video APP, tv.sohu.com, and the ifox PC application. Sohu is also deeply involved in the online gaming sector, responsible for the development, operation, and licensing of various PC and mobile titles, including massive multiplayer online role-playing games, casual games, and strategy games. The company further extends its reach with specialized online properties: focus.cn for real estate information and services, and 17173.com, a dedicated hub for gamers offering news, electronic forums, videos, and mobile game distribution. Additional revenue streams for Sohu include paid subscription services, interactive broadcasting, and the sub-licensing of its acquired video content to other organizations.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Internet Content & Information

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) halal to invest in?
Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) 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 Sohu.com Limited get a F compliance rating?
Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) 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 Sohu.com Limited's Shariah verdict?
Sohu.com 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 Sohu.com Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) 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 30, 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.