What is Urban One, Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

Urban One, Inc.'s (UONE) compliance score is being calculated. Check HalalScreener.app for the latest AAOIFI screening results.

Does Urban One, Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

Urban One, Inc. (UONE) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30% (UONE: 3175.0%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 6,200+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for Urban One, Inc. stock?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the exact percentage and amount for Urban One, Inc. (UONE) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen Urban One, Inc. for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for Urban One, Inc. (UONE) and 5,100+ other US-listed stocks, ETFs, and 100+ cryptocurrencies. The screening uses AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and shows the verdict, compliance grade, score, and debt ratio free. No credit card or signup required for basic screening; the full ratio breakdown is part of Pro. HalalScreener also includes an AI Islamic Scholar for follow-up questions about UONE's compliance across different madhabs (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali, Ja'fari).

UONE: Is Urban One, Inc. Halal?

Urban One, Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$4.93

+2.60%

Market Cap: 12.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

0Score

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

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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%.

3175.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding UONE

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Urban One, Inc.

Urban One, Inc. operates as a leading multi-platform media enterprise in the United States, with a core focus on serving urban audiences. Its diverse operations are structured across four primary divisions: Radio Broadcasting, Cable Television, Reach Media, and Digital. The company's Radio Broadcasting arm, branded as Radio One, specifically targets African-American and urban listeners. By the close of 2021, this extensive network included 64 broadcast stations—comprising 54 FM or AM channels, 8 HD stations, and 2 low-power television outlets—strategically located in 13 major urban markets. In its Cable Television segment, Urban One oversees two dedicated networks: TV One, a channel specifically tailored for African-American viewers, and CLEO TV, which provides lifestyle and entertainment programming. Through its Reach Media segment, the company delivers widely syndicated radio shows, notably "Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell," "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show," "The Russ Parr Morning Show," and "The DL Hughley Show." This division also manages BlackAmericaWeb.com, an online portal offering news and entertainment content aimed at the African-American community, alongside various event-related initiatives. The Digital segment encompasses Interactive One, a comprehensive digital platform designed to engage the African-American populace. It provides a rich array of social content, news, information, and entertainment through various websites and brands, including Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire. Founded in 1980, the company was initially known as Radio One, Inc. before officially rebranding as Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Its corporate headquarters are located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Broadcasting

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 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)

4.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

•Broadcasting: estimated 4.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

Use the Purification Calculator to compute exactly how much of your dividend income to donate.

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 Urban One, Inc. (UONE) halal to invest in?

Urban One, Inc. (UONE) 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 Urban One, Inc. get a F compliance rating?

Urban One, Inc. (UONE) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3175.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Urban One, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

Urban One, 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 Urban One, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Urban One, Inc. (UONE) 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.