Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. 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 Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DEA
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 DEA
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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DEA: Is Easterly Government Properties, Inc. Halal?
Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
$21.82
Market Cap: 1.0B
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About Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., focuses its operations on acquiring, developing, and overseeing high-quality commercial real estate that is exclusively rented by the U.S. Government. The company's experienced leadership team brings unique insight into the strategic priorities and specific needs of vital federal agencies for these properties, whether leased directly to the agencies or facilitated through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Office
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 164.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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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.