Is RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ-PA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 79.1% / 30% | 14.0% / 30% | 1.0% / 30% | 1.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 79.1% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 1.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 48.8% / 33% | 8.6% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 1.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 79.1% / 33% | 14.0% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 1.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 48.8% / 33% | 8.6% / 33% | 0.6% / 50% | 1.01% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 26.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.8% | |
| Net Margin | 2.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $244M |
| Free Cash Flow | $244M |
| Total Debt | $2.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 106.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.5 |
| Total Assets | $4.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $25.04 |
| 50-Day MA | $25.34 |
| 200-Day MA | $25.05 |
| Avg Volume | 15K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$22.80
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About RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ-PA)
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ-PA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), RLJ Lodging 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 RLJ Lodging Trust's debt ratio?
RLJ Lodging Trust's debt ratio is 79.1% 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 48.8%.
What are RLJ Lodging Trust's key financial metrics?
RLJ Lodging Trust has a market capitalization of $2.8B, and revenue of $1.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 26.7% and a net margin of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 1.3%.
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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