Is ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND (ERH) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $105M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND (ERH) 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 August 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
6.9
EPS
$1.70
Dividend Yield
870.0%
Payout: 52.4%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$20M
Growth: -8.3%
Current Ratio
0.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 81.4%
Net Margin 375.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$10M
Free Cash Flow$10M
Total Debt$30M
Debt-to-Equity26.4
Current Ratio0.1
Total Assets$139M

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.79
50-Day MA$12.14
200-Day MA$12.09
Avg Volume27K
52-Week Range
$9.98
$13.07

About ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND (ERH)

CEO
Mr. Timothy Paul O'Brien CFA
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$105M
Currency
USD

Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by Wells Fargo Funds Management LLC. It is co-managed by Crow Point Partners, LLC and Wells Capital Management Incorporated. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations operating in utility sector including water, gas, electric, and telecommunications companies. For the fixed income component of its portfolio the fund seeks to invest in non-investment grade securities. Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund was formed on April 28, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND (ERH) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND 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 ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND's debt ratio?

ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND's key financial metrics?

ALLSPRING UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND has a market capitalization of $105M, trailing P/E ratio of 6.9, and revenue of $20M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 375.6%.

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.