Is CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Halal?

NYSE Utilities United States $3.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 47.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 47.1%
/ 30%
0.2%
/ 30%
3.8%
/ 30%
0.25%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 47.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
0.25%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 41.7%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 33%
0.25%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 47.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
0.25%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 41.7%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
3.4%
/ 50%
0.25%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
20.8
Forward: 16.9
EPS
$5.97
Dividend Yield
221.0%
Payout: 45.1%
P/B Ratio
1.9
EV/EBITDA
12.6
EV: $4.6B
Revenue
$930M
Growth: 20.4%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 41.4%
Operating Margin 28.5%
Net Margin 15.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$234M
Free Cash Flow-$215M
Total Debt$1.6B
Debt-to-Equity102.0
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$4.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$124.38
50-Day MA$129.85
200-Day MA$127.83
Avg Volume135K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$115.24
$140.59

About CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK)

CEO
Mr. Jeffry M. Householder
Employees
1,300
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$3.0B
Currency
USD

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. Its Unregulated Energy segment is involved in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the United States; and sustainable energy investments. This segment also engages in the provision of other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sale and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing and electrical services. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP 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 CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP's debt ratio?

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP's debt ratio is 47.1% 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 41.7%.

What are CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP's key financial metrics?

CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP has a market capitalization of $3.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 20.8, and revenue of $930M. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.4% and a net margin of 15.1%. Return on equity stands at 9.4%.

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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