Is Ellington Credit Co (EARN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| 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 | 68.4% | |
| Net Margin | -14.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $9M |
| Free Cash Flow | $9M |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $824M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $4.48 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.02 |
| 200-Day MA | $5.39 |
| Avg Volume | 491K |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$4.27
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About Ellington Credit Co (EARN)
Ellington Credit Company, a closed-end management investment company, focuses on generating current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in collateralized loan obligations. It invests in mezzanine debt and equity tranches. The company was formerly known as Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT and changed its name to Ellington Credit Company in April 2024. Ellington Credit Company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellington Credit Co (EARN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Ellington Credit Co 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 Ellington Credit Co's debt ratio?
Ellington Credit Co's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are Ellington Credit Co's key financial metrics?
Ellington Credit Co has a market capitalization of $164M, trailing P/E ratio of 15.6, and revenue of $16M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of -14.6%. Return on equity stands at -2.8%.
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.
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