Enact Holdings Inc.

ACT: Is Enact Holdings Inc. Halal?

Enact Holdings Inc.

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$47.97

+1.87%

Market Cap: 6.7B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

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Is Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Enact Holdings Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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HalalScreener rates Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ACT

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

10.9% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding ACT

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About Enact Holdings Inc.

Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a private mortgage insurance company in the United States. The company engages in writing and assuming residential mortgage guaranty insurance. It also offers private mortgage insurance products insuring prime-based, individually underwritten residential mortgage loans; pool mortgage insurance; contract underwriting services; and mortgage-related reinsurance products. The company serves large money center banks, non-bank lenders, national and local mortgage bankers, community banks, and credit unions. The company was formerly known as Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Enact Holdings, Inc. in May 2021. Enact Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Enact Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Genworth Holdings Inc.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Prohibited industry: Insurance - Specialty

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Apr 2026

  2. Doubtful

    before we began tracking

Tracked since Apr 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) halal to invest in?
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Enact Holdings Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 10.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Enact Holdings Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Enact Holdings Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Enact Holdings Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 30, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.