Is SFL Corp Ltd. (SFL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 179.8% / 30% | 10.9% / 30% | 0.5% / 30% | 2.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 179.8% / 33% | 10.9% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 70.5% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 2.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 179.8% / 33% | 10.9% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 2.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 70.5% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | 0.2% / 50% | 2.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 58.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 25.5% | |
| Net Margin | -3.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $267M |
| Free Cash Flow | $197M |
| Total Debt | $2.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 267.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $3.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.64 |
| 50-Day MA | $9.90 |
| 200-Day MA | $8.62 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$6.73
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About SFL Corp Ltd. (SFL)
SFL Corporation Ltd., a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned 17 tankers, two dry bulk carriers, 21 container vessels, seven car carriers, and two drilling rigs. It primarily operates in Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Liberia, Namibia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands. SFL Corporation Ltd. was formerly known as Ship Finance International Limited and changed its name to SFL Corporation Ltd. in September 2019. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SFL Corp Ltd. (SFL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SFL Corp Ltd. 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 SFL Corp Ltd.'s debt ratio?
SFL Corp Ltd.'s debt ratio is 179.8% 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 70.5%.
What are SFL Corp Ltd.'s key financial metrics?
SFL Corp Ltd. has a market capitalization of $1.4B, and revenue of $719M. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.1% and a net margin of -3.7%. Return on equity stands at -2.5%.
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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