Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Medical Properties 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 Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MPT
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 MPT
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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MPT: Is Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Halal?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
$3.14
Market Cap: 1.9B
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About Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. functions as a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The company specializes in the financing, acquisition, and construction of healthcare properties, all structured under net-lease agreements. Its extensive property holdings encompass a diverse array of medical establishments, such as rehabilitation centers, extended-stay acute care hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities, hospitals catering to women and children, community and regional general hospitals, medical office complexes, and various other specialized care sites. The trust was established in 2003 by its co-founders, Edward K. Aldag Jr., R. Steven Hamner, Emmett E. McLean, and William Gilliard McKenzie, with its principal offices situated in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Healthcare Facilities
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 506.4% 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 Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.