Is GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT-PC) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $323M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT-PC) 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
37.2
EPS
$0.60
Dividend Yield
601.0%
P/B Ratio
7.3
Revenue
$37M
Growth: 21.9%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 62.9%
Net Margin 421.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 15.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3M
Free Cash Flow$3M
Total Debt$10
Debt-to-Equity0.0
Current Ratio1.1
Total Assets$322M

Price & Trading

Last Close$22.47
50-Day MA$22.71
200-Day MA$22.61
Avg Volume4K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$22.00
$24.86

About GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT-PC)

CEO
Mr. Mario Joseph Gabelli C.F.A.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$323M
Currency
USD

The Gabelli Utility Trust 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 makes its investments in stocks of companies providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications services, and infrastructure operations. The fund invests in stocks of companies across market capitalization. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Utilities Index, Lipper Utility Fund Average, and S&P 500 Index. The Gabelli Utility Trust was formed on July 9, 1999 and is domiciled in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT-PC) halal to invest in?

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

GABELLI UTILITY TRUST'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 UTILITY TRUST's key financial metrics?

GABELLI UTILITY TRUST has a market capitalization of $323M, trailing P/E ratio of 37.2, and revenue of $37M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 421.4%. Return on equity stands at 15.0%.

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.