Is TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Singapore $261M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF) 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
3.4
EPS
$3.04
Dividend Yield
387.0%
Payout: 13.2%
P/B Ratio
0.8
Revenue
$77M
Growth: -20.1%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
5.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 24.7%
Net Margin 1200.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 26.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio5.8
Total Assets$330M

Price & Trading

Last Close$10.38
50-Day MA$11.43
200-Day MA$11.11
Avg Volume106K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$8.13
$12.20

About TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF)

CEO
Mr. Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
Singapore
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$261M
Currency
USD

Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. It invests in the public equity markets of China. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies. The fund employs fundamental analysis focusing on factors like growth prospects, competitive positions in export markets, technologies, research and development, productivity, labor costs, raw material costs and sources, profit margins, returns on investment, capital resources, government regulation, and management to create its portfolio. It is actively managed. Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. was formed on September 20, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND 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 TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC's debt ratio?

TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND 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 TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC's key financial metrics?

TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC has a market capitalization of $261M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.4, and revenue of $77M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 1200.4%. Return on equity stands at 26.0%.

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.