SoundThinking, Inc.

SSTI: Is SoundThinking, Inc. Halal?

SoundThinking, Inc.

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$6.15

+2.16%

Market Cap: 79.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, SoundThinking, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

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

7.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding SSTI

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About SoundThinking, Inc.

SoundThinking, Inc., a public safety technology company, provides data-driven solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement, security teams, and civic leadership. Its SafetySmart platform that includes data-driven tools comprising ShotSpotter, an outdoor gunshot detection, location, and alerting system; CrimeTracer, an agency-wide crime data and intelligence platform that enables investigators, analysts, patrol officers and command staff to search through criminal justice records from across jurisdictions, leverage dashboards, and AI-assisted tools to generate tactical leads and make intelligent connections to solve cases; CaseBuilder, a one-stop investigative case management system for tracking, reporting and collaborating on cases; ResourceRouter, a software that directs the deployment of patrol and community anti-violence resources; PlateRanger powered by Rekor, an automatic license plate recognition and vehicle identification solution; and SafePointe, an artificial intelligence-based weapons detection system. The company also offers ShotSpotter for Campus and ShotSpotter for Corporate, to universities, corporate campuses, and key infrastructure centers to mitigate risk and enhance security by notifying authorities of outdoor gunfire incidents and saving critical minutes for first responders to arrive. In addition, it provides perimeter-based sniper gunshot detection solutions. The company sells its solutions through its direct sales teams. The company was formerly known as ShotSpotter, Inc. and changed its name to SoundThinking, Inc. in April 2023. SoundThinking, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Software - Application

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Prohibited activity detected: weapons

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: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) halal to invest in?
SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) 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 SoundThinking, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 7.5% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change SoundThinking, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
SoundThinking, 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 SoundThinking, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) 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 26, 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.