Is FCO (FCO) Halal?

AMEX Financial Services United Kingdom $42M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
FCO (FCO) 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 October 2025

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
9.7
EPS
$0.32
Dividend Yield
2701.0%
Payout: 262.5%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$5M
Growth: -17.1%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility
Current Ratio
3.0

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 84.3%
Net Margin 86.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$16M
Free Cash Flow$16M
Total Debt$17M
Debt-to-Equity41.1
Current Ratio3.0
Total Assets$58M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.10
50-Day MA$3.14
200-Day MA$4.14
Avg Volume153K
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$2.73
$6.77

About FCO (FCO)

CEO
Mr. Martin James Gilbert C.A., L.L.B., LLD, M.A., MA LLB LLD CA
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United Kingdom
Exchange
AMEX
Market Cap
$42M
Currency
USD

Abrdn Global Income Fund Inc is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. It is co-managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Limited and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The fund invests in fixed income markets across the globe. It primarily invests in fixed-income securities denominated in the Commonwealth currencies and global debt securities. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite index comprised of 20% Bank of America Merrill Lynch Australian Government Bonds Index, 20% Bank of America Merrill Lynch UK Government Bonds Index, 15% Bank of America Merrill Lynch Canadian Government Bonds Index, 15% Bank of America Merrill Lynch New Zealand Government Bonds Index, and 30% Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Emerging Markets Index. Abrdn Global Income Fund Inc was formed on June 28, 1991 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCO (FCO) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are FCO's key financial metrics?

FCO has a market capitalization of $42M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.7, and revenue of $5M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 86.8%. Return on equity stands at 9.4%.

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.