Is BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| 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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 91.3% | |
| Net Margin | 97.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $21M |
| Free Cash Flow | $21M |
| Total Debt | $444M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 28.2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $2.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $8.35 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.76 |
| 200-Day MA | $9.30 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$7.84
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About BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT)
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in bonds rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's Corporation. The fund seeks to invest in domestic and foreign high yield securities, including high yield bonds, corporate loans, convertible debt securities, and preferred securities which are below investment grade quality. It was formerly known as BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. was formed on May 30, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, 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 BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC.'s debt ratio?
BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, 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 BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC.'s key financial metrics?
BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. has a market capitalization of $1.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 9.1, and revenue of $147M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 97.8%. Return on equity stands at 9.5%.
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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