Is CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 102.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $4.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $124.38 |
| 50-Day MA | $129.85 |
| 200-Day MA | $127.83 |
| Avg Volume | 135K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$115.24
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About CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP (CPK)
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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