Is EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 34.5% / 30% | 0.2% / 30% | 0.0% / 30% | 1.69% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 34.5% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.69% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 40.9% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.69% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 34.5% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.69% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 40.9% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.0% / 50% | 1.69% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 62.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 28.5% | |
| Net Margin | 36.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.3B |
| Total Debt | $8.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 74.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $20.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $59.51 |
| 50-Day MA | $61.85 |
| 200-Day MA | $63.22 |
| Avg Volume | 2.6M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$57.57
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About EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR)
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, owns and manages 312 rental properties consisting of 85,190 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the U.S. with a primary concentration in major coastal markets, diversified by a targeted presence in the high-growth metro areas of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. Equity Residential was incorporated in 1993 in Maryland, USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 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 EQUITY RESIDENTIAL's debt ratio?
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL's debt ratio is 34.5% 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 40.9%.
What are EQUITY RESIDENTIAL's key financial metrics?
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL has a market capitalization of $23.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 20.0, and revenue of $3.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 62.9% and a net margin of 36.2%. Return on equity stands at 10.0%.
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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