What is Xunlei Limited's Shariah compliance score?

Xunlei Limited's (XNET) compliance score is being calculated. Check HalalScreener.app for the latest AAOIFI screening results.

Does Xunlei Limited pass AAOIFI screening?

Xunlei Limited (XNET) 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% (XNET: 103.1%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30% (XNET: 406.6%), and (4) prohibited income below 5% (XNET: 0.7%). HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 10,000+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for Xunlei Limited stock?

Xunlei Limited (XNET) has a non-permissible income ratio of 0.71%. Muslim investors should purify this percentage of any dividends received and capital gains realized from XNET shares by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification automates this calculation using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen Xunlei Limited for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for Xunlei Limited (XNET) and 10,000+ other US-listed stocks, ETFs, and 100+ cryptocurrencies. The screening uses AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and shows all financial ratios transparently. No credit card or signup required for basic screening. HalalScreener also includes an AI Islamic Scholar for follow-up questions about XNET's compliance across different madhabs (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali, Ja'fari).

XNET: Is Xunlei Limited Halal?

Xunlei Limited

NASDAQCommunication ServicesCN

$5.41

-9.53%

Market Cap: 68.0M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Xunlei Limited (XNET) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Xunlei Limited 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%.

103.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding XNET

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Xunlei Limited

Xunlei Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates an Internet platform for digital media content in the People's Republic of China. The company's platform is based on cloud technology that enables users to access, store, manage, and consume digital media content. It offers Xunlei Accelerator, which enables users to accelerate digital transmission over the internet; mobile acceleration plug-in, which provides mobile device users with benefits of download speed acceleration and download success rate improvements; and cloud acceleration subscription services that offer users premium services through various products, such as Green Channel. The company also provides Mobile Xunlei, a mobile application that allows users to search, download, and consume digital media content; Xunlei Media Player, which supports online and offline play of digital media content, as well as simultaneous play of digital media content while it is being transmitted by Xunlei Accelerator; online games through online game website and mobile app; live video streaming and online advertising services; and cloud computing and other internet value-added services. The company was formerly known as Giganology Limited and changed its name to Xunlei Limited in January 2011. Xunlei Limited was founded in 2003 and is based in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Advertising Agencies

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 16, 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)

3.0%

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

•Advertising Agencies: estimated 3.0% 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 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 Xunlei Limited (XNET) halal to invest in?

Xunlei Limited (XNET) 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 Xunlei Limited get a F compliance rating?

Xunlei Limited (XNET) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 103.1% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 406.6% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.71% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Xunlei Limited's Shariah verdict?

Xunlei 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 Xunlei Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Xunlei Limited (XNET) 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 16, 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.