Is FTF (FTF) Halal?

AMEX Financial Services United States $230M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
FTF (FTF) 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 December 2024

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
11.9
EPS
$0.48
Dividend Yield
1295.0%
Payout: 153.8%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$22M
Growth: -8.9%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 85.9%
Net Margin 51.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$34M
Free Cash Flow$34M
Total Debt$108M
Debt-to-Equity36.4
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$416M

Price & Trading

Last Close$5.78
50-Day MA$6.08
200-Day MA$6.24
Avg Volume202K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$5.57
$6.55

About FTF (FTF)

CEO
Mr. Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
AMEX
Market Cap
$230M
Currency
USD

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, floating rate bank loans, and high yield corporate bonds. It employs fundamental analysis with a combination of top-down and bottom-up security selection process to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust. Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust was formed on August 27, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FTF (FTF) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are FTF's key financial metrics?

FTF has a market capitalization of $230M, trailing P/E ratio of 11.9, and revenue of $22M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 51.9%. Return on equity stands at 6.2%.

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.

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.