Is Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 53.2% / 30% | 3.9% / 30% | 3.8% / 30% | 1.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 53.2% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 3.8% / 33% | 1.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 30.8% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 1.8% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 53.2% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 3.8% / 33% | 1.8% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 30.8% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 2.2% / 50% | 1.8% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 71.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.7% | |
| Net Margin | 5.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $20M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$47M |
| Total Debt | $138M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 159.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $483M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $7.39 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.42 |
| 200-Day MA | $9.37 |
| Avg Volume | 80K |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$7.12
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About Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS)
Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resource management company, owns, operates, and manages regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water systems in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It serves approximately 121,000 people in approximately 40,000 homes. Global Water Resources, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Global Water Resources, 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 Global Water Resources, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Global Water Resources, Inc.'s debt ratio is 53.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 30.8%.
What are Global Water Resources, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Global Water Resources, Inc. has a market capitalization of $212M, trailing P/E ratio of 67.0, and revenue of $56M. The company maintains a gross margin of 71.8% and a net margin of 5.3%. Return on equity stands at 4.4%.
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.
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