Zynga Inc.

ZNGA: Is Zynga Inc. Halal?

Zynga Inc.

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$8.18

0

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

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

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%.

100.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding ZNGA

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About Zynga Inc.

Zynga Inc. develops, markets, and operates social game services in the United States and internationally. The company provides social games as live services played on mobile platforms, such as Apple iOS and Google's Android operating systems; social networking platforms, such as Facebook and Snapchat; and personal computers consoles, such as Nintendo's Switch game console, and other platforms and consoles. It also provides advertising services comprising mobile advertisements, engagement advertisements and offers, and branded virtual items and sponsorships for marketers and advertisers; and licenses its own brands. In addition, the company operates mobile programmatic advertising and monetization platform. Zynga Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. As of May 23, 2022, Zynga Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc..

Sector: Technology · Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 12, 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.

  • Electronic Gaming & Multimedia: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2021Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) halal to invest in?
Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) 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 Zynga Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 100.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 100.0% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 100.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Zynga Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Zynga 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 Zynga Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) 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 12, 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.