Is Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $800M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 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

P/E Ratio
10.9
Forward: 7.5
EPS
$1.01
Dividend Yield
1457.0%
Payout: 163.4%
P/B Ratio
0.7
Revenue
$81M
Growth: 18.7%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
3.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 74.5%
Net Margin 27.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$205M
Free Cash Flow-$205M
Total Debt$1.5B
Debt-to-Equity131.3
Current Ratio3.6
Total Assets$2.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.20
50-Day MA$11.69
200-Day MA$12.77
Avg Volume637K
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$10.61
$16.59

About Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD)

CEO
Mr. Alex Chi
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$800M
Currency
USD

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is business development company specializing in first lien debt, senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loan unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. It targets healthcare and pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, high tech industries, business services, software, beverage food and tobacco, hotel gamming and leisure, banking finance insurance and in real estate sector. The fund seeks to invest across United States of America, Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, and United Kingdom. It invests in companies with EBITDA between $25 million and $100 million.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Carlyle Secured Lending, 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 Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Carlyle Secured Lending, 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 Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. has a market capitalization of $800M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.9, and revenue of $81M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 27.4%. Return on equity stands at 6.8%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.