What is iHeartMedia, Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

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

Does iHeartMedia, Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) 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% (IHRT: 1038.8%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30% (IHRT: 55.7%), and (4) prohibited income below 5% (IHRT: 0.0%). HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 10,000+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for iHeartMedia, Inc. stock?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) has a non-permissible income ratio of 0.00%. Muslim investors should purify this percentage of any dividends received and capital gains realized from IHRT 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 iHeartMedia, Inc. for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) 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 IHRT's compliance across different madhabs (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali, Ja'fari).

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

IHRT: Is iHeartMedia, Inc. Halal?

Not Halal

iHeartMedia, Inc.

NASDAQCommunication ServicesUS

$4.18

-3.80%

AvoidBorderlineClean

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations, sponsorship, and live and virtual events; and operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents approximately 120 syndicated radio programs and services to approximately 6,400 radio station affiliates. It also delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information, and weather updates, sports, and news through approximately 2,100 radio stations and 170 television affiliates, and Internet and mobile partnerships. As of December 31, 2021, this segment owned 863 radio stations, which included 249 AM and 614 FM radio stations. The Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services, and programs; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service for radio stations, digital-only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. The Audio and Media Services Group segment engages in the media representation business. This segment also provides cloud and on-premises broadcast software, such as radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, disaster recovery solutions; and real-time audio recognition technology to approximately 10,000 radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies, as well as media streaming and research services. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Broadcasting

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jun 17, 2026

Non-Compliant

Fails Shariah screening

0Score

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.

Financial Ratio Screen

Failed

Financial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds

Debt / Market Cap1038.8% / 30.0%

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.

Screened: Jun 17, 2026Fiscal: Q1 2026Source: EDGAR

Financial Overview

Market Cap

543.7M

Price

$4.18

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Broadcasting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) halal to invest in?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) 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 iHeartMedia, Inc. get a F compliance rating?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 1038.8% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 55.7% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change iHeartMedia, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

iHeartMedia, 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 iHeartMedia, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) 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: Jun 17, 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.