Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

SHO: Is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. Halal?

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

NYSEReal EstateUS

$11.73

+1.82%

Market Cap: 2.2B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

42.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding SHO

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. functions as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the hospitality sector. As of the current date, its holdings include interests in 19 hotel properties, which collectively offer 9,997 guest rooms. Sunstone's primary business activities involve the acquisition, ownership, strategic asset management, and either refurbishment or repositioning of hotels it designates as "Long-Term Relevant Real Estate®." A considerable number of these establishments are operated under prominent national brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.

Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Hotel & Motel

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
4.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •REIT - Hotel & Motel: estimated 4.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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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.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) halal to invest in?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 42.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 3.3% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 1.17% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, 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 Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) 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: Jul 18, 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.