Is Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 557.6% / 30% | 21.9% / 30% | 636.8% / 30% | 0.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 557.6% / 33% | 21.9% / 33% | 636.8% / 33% | 0.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 70.2% / 33% | 2.8% / 33% | 80.1% / 33% | 0.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 557.6% / 33% | 21.9% / 33% | 636.8% / 33% | 0.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 70.2% / 33% | 2.8% / 33% | 80.1% / 50% | 0.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 99.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 47.2% | |
| Net Margin | 29.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $292M |
| Free Cash Flow | $292M |
| Total Debt | $4.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 262.6 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | $6.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $8.58 |
| 50-Day MA | $9.48 |
| 200-Day MA | $10.39 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$8.30
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About Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT)
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate finance company, originates and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments through a REIT structure in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Real Estate Debt Business; Agency Business; Commercial Real Estate Conduit Business; and Real Estate Owned Business segments. The Real Estate Debt Business focuses on originating, acquiring, and asset managing commercial real estate debt investments, including first mortgages, subordinate mortgages, mezzanine loans, and participations in such loans and focuses on investing in and asset managing real estate securities. The Agency Business focuses on originating, selling, and servicing loans under programs offered by government-sponsored enterprises and agencies. The Commercial Real Estate Conduit Business is focused on generating risk-adjusted returns by originating and selling fixed-rate commercial real estate loans. The Real Estate Owned Business represents real estate acquired by the company through foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and purchase. It also originates conduit loans. Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. was formerly known as Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc. and changed its name to Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. in October 2021. Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Franklin BSP 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 Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.'s debt ratio is 557.6% 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 70.2%.
What are Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. has a market capitalization of $681M, trailing P/E ratio of 13.0, and revenue of $501M. The company maintains a gross margin of 99.7% and a net margin of 29.2%. Return on equity stands at 5.2%.
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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