Is EZCORP INC (EZPW) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1.6B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
EZCORP INC (EZPW) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Credit Services 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 September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Credit Services ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
16.1
Forward: 12.4
EPS
$1.57
P/B Ratio
1.5
EV/EBITDA
9.2
EV: $1.9B
Revenue
$1.3B
Growth: 19.3%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
6.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 58.6%
Operating Margin 15.9%
Net Margin 9.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$149M
Free Cash Flow$110M
Total Debt$764M
Debt-to-Equity71.6
Current Ratio6.0
Total Assets$2.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$25.28
50-Day MA$24.43
200-Day MA$18.98
Avg Volume919K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$12.85
$27.30

About EZCORP INC (EZPW)

CEO
Mr. Lachlan P. Given BBus
Employees
8,500
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.6B
Currency
USD

EZCORP, Inc. provides pawn services in the United States, Mexixo, and Latin America. It operates through U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments segments. The company retails merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers. It also provides pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. In addition, the company offers EZ+, a web-based application that allow customers to manage their pawn transactions, layaways, and loyalty rewards online. Further, the company operates under the EZPAWN, Value Pawn & Jewelry, Empeño Fácil, Cash Apoyo Efectivo, GuatePrenda, and MaxiEfectivo brands. EZCORP, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EZCORP INC (EZPW) halal to invest in?

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

EZCORP INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are EZCORP INC's key financial metrics?

EZCORP INC has a market capitalization of $1.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 16.1, and revenue of $1.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.6% and a net margin of 9.2%. Return on equity stands at 13.0%.

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.

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.