Is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 38.8% / 30% | 1.0% / 30% | 0.8% / 30% | 1.06% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 38.8% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 1.06% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 52.1% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 1.06% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 38.8% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 1.06% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 52.1% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 1.1% / 50% | 1.06% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 68.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 32.9% | |
| Net Margin | 34.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | $934M |
| Total Debt | $6.9B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 119.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.2 |
| Total Assets | $13.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $243.71 |
| 50-Day MA | $252.47 |
| 200-Day MA | $262.37 |
| Avg Volume | 539K |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$238.46
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About ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS)
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 259 apartment communities comprising over 63,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ESSEX PROPERTY 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 ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.'s debt ratio?
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.'s debt ratio is 38.8% 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 52.1%.
What are ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC.'s key financial metrics?
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. has a market capitalization of $16.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 23.0, and revenue of $1.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 68.6% and a net margin of 34.6%. Return on equity stands at 12.2%.
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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