Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

83Score

Is Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Equus Total Return Inc passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 83/100 (Grade: A).

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HalalScreener rates Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) Halal, 83/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EQS

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

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

20.4% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You can own EQS

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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EQS: Is Equus Total Return Inc Halal?

Equus Total Return Inc

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$0.84

Market Cap: 11.7M

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About Equus Total Return Inc

Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in middle market companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million and $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million and $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 9, 2026

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

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Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Equus Total Return Inc get a A compliance rating?
Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 20.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Equus Total Return Inc's Shariah verdict?
Equus Total Return 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 Equus Total Return Inc re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Equus Total Return Inc (EQS) 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: Oct 9, 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.