Is EMERA INC (EMA) Halal?

NYSE Utilities Canada $15.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
EMERA INC (EMA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 125.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. EMERA INC operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 125.1%
/ 30%
1.2%
/ 30%
7.5%
/ 30%
0.42%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 125.1%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
0.42%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 46.1%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 33%
0.42%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 125.1%
/ 33%
1.2%
/ 33%
7.5%
/ 33%
0.42%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 46.1%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 50%
0.42%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
21.0
Forward: 19.5
EPS
$2.45
Dividend Yield
409.0%
Payout: 86.0%
P/B Ratio
1.8
EV/EBITDA
11.3
EV: $38.2B
Revenue
$8.8B
Growth: 13.8%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 43.8%
Operating Margin 13.9%
Net Margin 12.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 8.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$2.6B
Free Cash Flow-$505M
Total Debt$19.8B
Debt-to-Equity161.1
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$43.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$51.57
50-Day MA$50.99
200-Day MA$48.29
Avg Volume326K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$39.19
$53.91

About EMERA INC (EMA)

CEO
Mr. Scott Carlyle Balfour
Employees
7,812
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Country
Canada
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$15.5B
Currency
USD

Emera Incorporated, an energy and services company, invests in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States, Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The company operates through Florida Electric Utility, Canadian Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, Other Electric Utilities, and Other segments. It is involved in the purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of natural gas; and physical energy marketing, trading, and other energy asset management activities. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMERA INC (EMA) halal to invest in?

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

EMERA INC's debt ratio is 125.1% 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 46.1%.

What are EMERA INC's key financial metrics?

EMERA INC has a market capitalization of $15.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 21.0, and revenue of $8.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.8% and a net margin of 12.4%. Return on equity stands at 8.2%.

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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