Is WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $159M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) 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
11.5
Forward: 7.0
EPS
$0.62
Dividend Yield
1793.0%
Payout: 226.6%
P/B Ratio
0.6
Revenue
$20M
Growth: -17.5%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 68.2%
Net Margin 19.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 5.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$77M
Free Cash Flow$77M
Total Debt$324M
Debt-to-Equity124.7
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$615M

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.26
50-Day MA$6.85
200-Day MA$7.63
Avg Volume133K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$6.07
$9.95

About WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF)

CEO
Mr. Stuart Daniel Aronson
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$159M
Currency
USD

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. is business development company, non-diversified, closed end management company specializing in originating senior secured loans, lower middle market, growth capital industries. It invests in broadline retail, office services and supplies, building products, health care services, health care supplies, research and consulting services, application software, home furnishings, specialized consumer services, data processing and outsourced services, leisure facilities, cable, and satellite. It prefers to invest in United States. It typically invests between $5 million to $25 million in companies having enterprise value of between $50 million and $350 million.

Related Halal Stocks in Financial Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), WhiteHorse Finance, 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 WhiteHorse Finance, Inc.'s debt ratio?

WhiteHorse Finance, 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 WhiteHorse Finance, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. has a market capitalization of $159M, trailing P/E ratio of 11.5, and revenue of $20M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 19.7%. Return on equity stands at 5.3%.

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.