Is COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 75.9% / 30% | 7.4% / 30% | 8.3% / 30% | 1.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 75.9% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 8.3% / 33% | 1.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 59.8% / 33% | 5.8% / 33% | 6.5% / 33% | 1.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 75.9% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 8.3% / 33% | 1.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 59.8% / 33% | 5.8% / 33% | 6.5% / 50% | 1.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 57.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 29.6% | |
| Net Margin | 19.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $310M |
| Free Cash Flow | $289M |
| Total Debt | $2.8B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 177.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $4.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $31.32 |
| 50-Day MA | $31.51 |
| 200-Day MA | $29.44 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$23.92
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About COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP)
COPT Defense Properties, an S&P MidCap 400 Company, is a self-managed REIT focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government defense installations and missions (referred to as its Defense/IT Portfolio). The Company's tenants include the USG and their defense contractors, who are primarily engaged in priority national security activities, and who generally require mission-critical and high security property enhancements. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's Defense/IT Portfolio of 201 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.2 million square feet and was 96.5% leased.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES (CDP) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES 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 COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES's debt ratio?
COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES's debt ratio is 75.9% 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 59.8%.
What are COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES's key financial metrics?
COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES has a market capitalization of $3.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.8, and revenue of $764M. The company maintains a gross margin of 57.8% and a net margin of 19.9%. Return on equity stands at 10.1%.
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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