Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. (CEE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from October 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 83.8% | |
| Net Margin | 856.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 40.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $112M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $17.55 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.70 |
| 200-Day MA | $16.75 |
| Avg Volume | 25K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$11.20
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About CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. (CEE)
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The fund is managed by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. It invests in the public equity markets across Central and Eastern Europe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the CECE, RTX, and ISE National 30. The fund was formerly known as The Central Europe And Russia Fund, Inc. The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. was formed on March 6, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. (CEE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC.'s debt ratio?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC.'s key financial metrics?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. has a market capitalization of $112M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.2, and revenue of $36M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 856.0%. Return on equity stands at 40.2%.
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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