Is Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 151.1% / 30% | 23.4% / 30% | 27.3% / 30% | 2.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 151.1% / 33% | 23.4% / 33% | 27.3% / 33% | 2.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 55.1% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 10.0% / 33% | 2.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 151.1% / 33% | 23.4% / 33% | 27.3% / 33% | 2.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 55.1% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 10.0% / 50% | 2.79% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 52.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 17.8% | |
| Net Margin | 6.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $249M |
| Free Cash Flow | $249M |
| Total Debt | $2.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 131.7 |
| Current Ratio | 2.6 |
| Total Assets | $4.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $4.96 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.97 |
| 200-Day MA | $7.05 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$4.87
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About Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT)
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top-of-tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of December 31, 2025, ESRT's operating portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.6 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. The Company also owns two properties that are being redeveloped with approximately 0.4 million rentable square feet of office space and 43 thousand rentable square feet of retail space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Empire State Realty Trust, 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 Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.'s debt ratio is 151.1% 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 55.1%.
What are Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 19.8, and revenue of $768M. The company maintains a gross margin of 52.5% and a net margin of 6.2%. Return on equity stands at 4.0%.
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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