Is TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND (TEI) Halal?
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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 90.7% | |
| Net Margin | 237.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 32.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $32M |
| Free Cash Flow | $32M |
| Total Debt | $65M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 20.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $390M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.05 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.62 |
| 200-Day MA | $6.33 |
| Avg Volume | 259K |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$4.78
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About TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND (TEI)
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. It is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It primarily invests in bonds issued by sovereign or sovereign-related entities and private sector companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index. Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund was formed on September 23, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND (TEI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND 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 EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND's debt ratio?
TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND'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 EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND's key financial metrics?
TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND has a market capitalization of $278M, trailing P/E ratio of 2.9, and revenue of $95M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 237.8%. Return on equity stands at 32.0%.
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.
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