Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, JBG SMITH Properties 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 JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/JBGS
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 JBGS
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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JBGS: Is JBG SMITH Properties Halal?
JBG SMITH Properties
$11.15
Market Cap: 653.1M
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About JBG SMITH Properties
JBG SMITH Properties owns, operates, and develops mixed-use properties concentrated in amenity-rich, Metro-served submarkets. The markets are in and around Washington, DC, most notably National Landing, where through our focus on placemaking, we cultivate vibrant, highly amenitized, walkable neighborhoods. JBG SMITH's portfolio comprises 12.0 million square feet at share of multifamily, office, and retail assets, and a 3.6 million square-foot development pipeline.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Diversified
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 397.0% 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.