Is Public Storage (PSA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 19.0% / 30% | 0.6% / 30% | 0.3% / 30% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 19.0% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 50.7% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 19.0% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 50.7% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 0.7% / 50% | 0.76% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 74.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 46.2% | |
| Net Margin | 36.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 18.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.2B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.9B |
| Total Debt | $10.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 109.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $20.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $268.01 |
| 50-Day MA | $290.08 |
| 200-Day MA | $285.22 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$256.54
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About Public Storage (PSA)
Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500, is a REIT that primarily acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities. At December 31, 2025, we: (i) owned and/or operated 3,533 self-storage facilities located in 40 states with approximately 258 million net rentable square feet in the United States and (ii) owned a 35% common equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage Limited (Euronext Brussels: SHUR), which owned 332 self-storage facilities located in seven Western European countries with approximately 18 million net rentable square feet operated under the Shurgard brand. Our headquarters are in Frisco, Texas. Public Storage was incorporated in 1972 in Maryland, USA.
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As a halal stock with 0.76% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Public Storage (PSA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Public Storage is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Public Storage's debt ratio?
Public Storage's debt ratio is 19.0% 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 50.7%.
Does Public Storage require dividend purification?
Yes, Public Storage has an impermissible income ratio of 0.76%, which means 0.76% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Public Storage's key financial metrics?
Public Storage has a market capitalization of $46.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 29.5, and revenue of $4.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 74.7% and a net margin of 36.9%. Return on equity stands at 18.8%.
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.
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.