Is UNITIL CORP (UTL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 97.8% / 30% | 1.6% / 30% | 20.5% / 30% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 97.8% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 20.5% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.7% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 9.2% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 97.8% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 20.5% / 33% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.7% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 9.2% / 50% | 1.32% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 41.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 21.8% | |
| Net Margin | 9.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $131M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$54M |
| Total Debt | $933M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 153.2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $2.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $52.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $51.55 |
| 200-Day MA | $49.69 |
| Avg Volume | 118K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$44.61
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About UNITIL CORP (UTL)
Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through two segments, Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations. The company distributes electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state capital regions of New Hampshire, and the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts; and distributes natural gas in southeastern New Hampshire and portions of southern and central Maine, including the city of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn area; greater Bangor area of central Maine; and capital city of Augusta, as well as electricity and natural gas in the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 85 miles of interstate underground natural gas transmission pipeline that provides interstate natural gas pipeline access and transportation services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, the company provides real estate management services. It serves approximately 110,100 electric customers and 105,000 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNITIL CORP (UTL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), UNITIL CORP 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 UNITIL CORP's debt ratio?
UNITIL CORP's debt ratio is 97.8% 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 43.7%.
What are UNITIL CORP's key financial metrics?
UNITIL CORP has a market capitalization of $940M, trailing P/E ratio of 17.6, and revenue of $536M. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.3% and a net margin of 9.4%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%.
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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