Is ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC. (RVT) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $2.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC. (RVT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

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

P/E Ratio
5.6
EPS
$2.90
Dividend Yield
881.0%
Payout: 49.0%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$89M
Growth: 11.9%
Beta
1.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
16.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 20.6%
Net Margin 962.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3M
Free Cash Flow$3M
Current Ratio16.5
Total Assets$2.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$16.41
50-Day MA$17.52
200-Day MA$16.25
Avg Volume375K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$12.12
$18.73

About ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC. (RVT)

CEO
Mr. Charles Morgan Royce
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$2.0B
Currency
USD

Royce Value Trust Inc. is a close ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Royce & Associates, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund spreads its investments across diversified sectors. It invests in value oriented stocks of small cap and micro cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 2000 Index. Royce Value Trust Inc. was formed on July 1, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC. (RVT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ROYCE SMALL-CAP 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 ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC.'s debt ratio?

ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, 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 ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC.'s key financial metrics?

ROYCE SMALL-CAP TRUST, INC. has a market capitalization of $2.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.6, and revenue of $89M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 962.1%. Return on equity stands at 12.6%.

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.