CAST
Quality Rating
FreeCast, Inc. (CAST), a software application company in the technology sector, operates an online video streaming platform aggregating free and pay-per-view content. The analysis reveals significant Shariah non-compliance primarily due to an extraordinarily high interest income ratio of 338.13%, far exceeding the 5% threshold across all standards, indicating reliance on riba-based sources. Debt and liquidity ratios are negligible at 0%, which is positive, but do not offset the financial impurity. The core business of video streaming is generally permissible if content avoids haram elements, though music videos and games raise questions. Absent from all major Shariah indices, CAST is classified as NON_COMPLIANT with a B quality rating, requiring full purification of any returns.
Purification Required
Significant purification required - exercise caution
Index Inclusion
Not included in S&P Dow Jones Shariah Indices, MSCI Islamic Indices, FTSE Shariah Indices, or Dow Jones Islamic Market (DJIM).
Key Compliance Considerations
- Interest Income Ratio: 338.13% (threshold: 5%) - Grossly exceeds limits, indicating substantial riba exposure.
- Business Content Screening: Potential haram elements in music videos and online games.
- Insufficient Data for Debt/Liquidity: Prevents full ratio assessment, though low values suggest compliance in those areas.
Debt Ratio
0.0%
Liquidity Ratio
0.0%
Interest Income Ratio
338.1%
Purification
0.00%