Is ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Credit Services 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 — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
6.3
Forward: 5.2
EPS
$10.91
P/B Ratio
1.5
EV/EBITDA
6.2
EV: $5.4B
Revenue
$1.8B
Growth: 78.3%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
16.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 81.8%
Net Margin 14.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 29.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 10.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$153M
Free Cash Flow$127M
Total Debt$4.0B
Debt-to-Equity418.0
Current Ratio16.1
Total Assets$5.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$70.70
50-Day MA$62.12
200-Day MA$49.14
Avg Volume228K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$26.45
$74.58

About ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG)

CEO
Mr. Ashish Masih
Employees
7,350
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.5B
Currency
USD

Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of debt servicing, such as early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP 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 ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC's debt ratio?

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP 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 ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC's key financial metrics?

ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 6.3, and revenue of $1.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 14.5%. Return on equity stands at 29.5%.

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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