Is ARK RESTAURANTS CORP (ARKR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 344.1% / 30% | 45.4% / 30% | 9.9% / 30% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 344.1% / 33% | 45.4% / 33% | 9.9% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 64.2% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 1.9% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 344.1% / 33% | 45.4% / 33% | 9.9% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 64.2% / 33% | 8.5% / 33% | 1.9% / 50% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 22.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.7% | |
| Net Margin | -8.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -32.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$2M |
| Total Debt | $86M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 252.5 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $134M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.76 |
| 50-Day MA | $6.79 |
| 200-Day MA | $7.33 |
| Avg Volume | 6K |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$5.75
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About ARK RESTAURANTS CORP (ARKR)
Ark Restaurants Corp., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates restaurants and bars in the United States. It operates restaurants and bars in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas, Nevada; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Florida; and Alabama, as well as fast food concepts and catering operations. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARK RESTAURANTS CORP (ARKR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ARK RESTAURANTS CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is ARK RESTAURANTS CORP's debt ratio?
ARK RESTAURANTS CORP's debt ratio is 344.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 64.2%.
What are ARK RESTAURANTS CORP's key financial metrics?
ARK RESTAURANTS CORP has a market capitalization of $25M, and revenue of $166M. The company maintains a gross margin of 22.5% and a net margin of -8.5%. Return on equity stands at -32.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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