Is GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (GAB-PH) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $1.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (GAB-PH) 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
17.3
EPS
$1.18
Dividend Yield
614.0%
P/B Ratio
3.6
Revenue
$203M
Growth: 19.4%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 39.0%
Net Margin 847.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 15.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$228M
Free Cash Flow$228M
Total Debt$424,418
Debt-to-Equity5.2
Current Ratio1.7
Total Assets$2.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$20.65
50-Day MA$20.96
200-Day MA$20.98
Avg Volume6K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$20.35
$21.80

About GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (GAB-PH)

CEO
Mr. Carter W. Austin
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.3B
Currency
USD

The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies across market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund seeks to benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite Index. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. was formed on August 21, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (GAB-PH) halal to invest in?

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

GABELLI EQUITY TRUST 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 GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC's key financial metrics?

GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC has a market capitalization of $1.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.3, and revenue of $203M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 847.5%. Return on equity stands at 15.8%.

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.