Is EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD (EEA) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Germany $65M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD (EEA) 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 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

P/E Ratio
3.6
EPS
$2.70
Dividend Yield
202.0%
Payout: 7.2%
P/B Ratio
0.8
Revenue
-$1M
Growth: 49.1%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 10.0%
Net Margin 773.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 24.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio0.1
Total Assets$68M

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.75
50-Day MA$10.63
200-Day MA$10.58
Avg Volume36K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$8.11
$11.43

About EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD (EEA)

CEO
Alyssa Asbury
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
Germany
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$65M
Currency
USD

The European Equity Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The fund is managed by Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH. It invests in the public equity markets of Europe. The fund seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in equity or equity-linked securities of companies. The fund seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI-EMU Index. It was formerly known as Germany Fund Inc. The European Equity Fund, Inc. was formed on July 23, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD (EEA) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD 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 EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD's debt ratio?

EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD's key financial metrics?

EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD has a market capitalization of $65M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.6, and revenue of -$1M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 773.2%. Return on equity stands at 24.9%.

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.