Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ares Capital Corporation passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ARCC
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ARCC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Ares Capital Corporation
$18.72
Market Cap: 13.4B
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About Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), delivering diverse financing solutions predominantly to middle-market enterprises. The firm's expertise lies in facilitating various corporate actions, including funding acquisitions, recapitalizations, and leveraged buyouts. It also extends mezzanine debt, assists with corporate restructurings, and provides crucial rescue financing, in addition to offering growth capital and general refinancing options. ARCC primarily targets investments in companies within the basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, healthcare (both products and services), and information technology service sectors. Opportunistically, it also explores prospects in industries such as restaurants, retail, oil and gas, and the broader technology space. Geographically, ARCC maintains a broad reach across the United States. Its New York office oversees investments in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Southwest regions. The Chicago office manages opportunities in the Midwest, while its Los Angeles presence covers the Western region. In terms of deal parameters, ARCC typically commits between $20 million and $200 million per investment, with an upper limit of $400 million, targeting companies that generate an EBITDA of $10 million to $250 million. For debt-specific placements, the investment range is generally $10 million to $100 million. The company employs a wide array of financial instruments, including revolving credit facilities, first and second lien loans, unitranche structures, warrants, mezzanine debt, private high yield, junior capital, and subordinated debt, alongside selective non-control preferred and common equity investments. ARCC also evaluates participation in senior and subordinated debt financings led by other parties and strategically acquires stressed or discounted debt. It frequently assumes a lead or agent role in its transactions and actively seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 117.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.