Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 878.5% / 30% | 18.0% / 30% | 5.9% / 30% | 385.57% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 878.5% / 33% | 18.0% / 33% | 5.9% / 33% | 385.57% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 63.9% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 385.57% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 878.5% / 33% | 18.0% / 33% | 5.9% / 33% | 385.57% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 63.9% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 0.4% / 50% | 385.57% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | -62.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 246.3% | |
| Net Margin | -297.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -3.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $72M |
| Free Cash Flow | $67M |
| Total Debt | $4.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 383.1 |
| Current Ratio | 14.5 |
| Total Assets | $6.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.41 |
| 50-Day MA | $7.23 |
| 200-Day MA | $8.45 |
| Avg Volume | 1.3M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$6.04
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About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets in the United States. It engages in the origination and purchase of credit investments related to CRE, including leveraged and unleveraged commercial real estate loans. The company has also elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), KKR Real Estate Finance 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 KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s debt ratio?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s debt ratio is 878.5% 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 63.9%.
What are KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s key financial metrics?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. has a market capitalization of $392M, and revenue of $113M. The company maintains a gross margin of -62.0% and a net margin of -297.0%. Return on equity stands at -3.8%.
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.
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