Is CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC (CBL) Halal?

NYSE Real Estate United States $1.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC (CBL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 188.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC operates in the Real Estate sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 188.8%
/ 30%
29.2%
/ 30%
4.2%
/ 30%
2.29%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 188.8%
/ 33%
29.2%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
2.29%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 79.5%
/ 33%
12.3%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
2.29%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 188.8%
/ 33%
29.2%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
2.29%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 79.5%
/ 33%
12.3%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 50%
2.29%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.6
Forward: -96.1
EPS
$4.34
Dividend Yield
480.0%
Payout: 39.2%
P/B Ratio
3.0
EV/EBITDA
10.3
EV: $3.3B
Revenue
$578M
Growth: 18.8%
Beta
1.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 64.7%
Operating Margin 32.4%
Net Margin 23.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 39.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$250M
Free Cash Flow$250M
Total Debt$2.2B
Debt-to-Equity595.3
Current Ratio0.1
Total Assets$2.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$37.82
50-Day MA$36.91
200-Day MA$32.34
Avg Volume158K
Beta1.5
52-Week Range
$21.10
$38.97

About CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC (CBL)

CEO
Mr. Stephen D. Lebovitz
Employees
408
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Retail
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.2B
Currency
USD

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL's owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 25 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 in Delaware, USA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC (CBL) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC's debt ratio?

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC's debt ratio is 188.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 79.5%.

What are CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC's key financial metrics?

CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES INC has a market capitalization of $1.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.6, and revenue of $578M. The company maintains a gross margin of 64.7% and a net margin of 23.5%. Return on equity stands at 39.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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