Is GABELLI MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC. (GGT) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $167M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
GABELLI MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC. (GGT) 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
3.2
EPS
$1.25
Dividend Yield
2200.0%
Payout: 76.0%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$17M
Growth: 80.2%
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 41.5%
Net Margin 953.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 21.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$190M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.99
50-Day MA$4.14
200-Day MA$4.16
Avg Volume279K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
$3.75
$4.76

About GABELLI MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC. (GGT)

CEO
Mr. Mario Joseph Gabelli C.F.A.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$167M
Currency
USD

The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks, convertible securities, preferred stock, options, and warrants of companies operating across global telecommunications, media, publishing, and entertainment industries. The fund also invests in companies participating in emerging technological advances in interactive services and products. It invests in stocks of companies across market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index and MSCI World Free Index. It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust Inc. The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. was formed on November 15, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GABELLI MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC. (GGT) halal to invest in?

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

GABELLI MULTIMEDIA 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 MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC.'s key financial metrics?

GABELLI MULTIMEDIA TRUST INC. has a market capitalization of $167M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.2, and revenue of $17M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 953.5%. Return on equity stands at 21.0%.

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.