Is Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $275M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) 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 May 2025

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
21.6
EPS
$0.48
Dividend Yield
846.0%
Payout: 267.5%
P/B Ratio
0.8
Revenue
$20M
Growth: -18.1%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 89.3%
Net Margin 28.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 3.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$15M
Free Cash Flow$15M
Total Debt$119M
Debt-to-Equity52.4
Current Ratio0.1
Total Assets$557M

Price & Trading

Last Close$10.60
50-Day MA$11.10
200-Day MA$11.65
Avg Volume130K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$10.35
$12.67

About Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT)

CEO
Mr. Payson F. Swaffield CFA
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$275M
Currency
USD

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It invests in fixed income securities operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in senior, secured floating rate loans. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust was formed on June 29, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust 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 Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust's debt ratio?

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust's key financial metrics?

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust has a market capitalization of $275M, trailing P/E ratio of 21.6, and revenue of $20M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 28.4%. Return on equity stands at 3.7%.

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.