Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Essential Properties Realty Trust, 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 Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EPRT
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 EPRT
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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EPRT: Is Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Halal?
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
$26.09
Market Cap: 5.6B
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About Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is a real estate enterprise focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of freestanding, single-tenant commercial properties throughout the United States. The company leases these assets under long-term agreements to a diverse range of mid-sized businesses. Its tenant base spans various sectors, including dining establishments, automotive care facilities (like car washes and repair shops), medical and dental practices, convenience stores, equipment rental providers, entertainment venues, early childhood education centers, grocery outlets, and health and fitness clubs. As of December 31, 2021, EPRT's property portfolio included 1,451 locations. For federal income tax purposes, the company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which generally exempts it from corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable profits to its shareholders. The company was founded in 2016 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Diversified
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 52.8% 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.