Is Aramark (ARMK) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 54.1% / 30% | 6.0% / 30% | 21.1% / 30% | 0.12% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 54.1% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 21.1% / 33% | 0.12% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.0% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 16.8% / 33% | 0.12% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 54.1% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 21.1% / 33% | 0.12% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.0% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 16.8% / 50% | 0.12% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 15.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.5% | |
| Net Margin | 1.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $921M |
| Free Cash Flow | $432M |
| Total Debt | $5.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 203.4 |
| Current Ratio | 1.3 |
| Total Assets | $13.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $40.55 |
| 50-Day MA | $39.88 |
| 200-Day MA | $39.49 |
| Avg Volume | 3.0M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$29.92
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About Aramark (ARMK)
Aramark provides food and facilities services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Food and Support Services United States, and Food and Support Services International. It offers food-related managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical food and food-related support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, environmental services, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services. The company also provides on-site restaurants, catering, convenience stores, and executive dining services; beverage and vending services; and facility management services comprising landscaping, transportation, capital program management, payment services, and other facility consulting services relating to building operations. In addition, it offers concessions, banquet, and catering services; retail services and merchandise sale, recreational, and lodging services; and facility management services at sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Further, the company offers correctional food; and operates commissaries, laundry facilities, and property rooms. The company was formerly known as ARAMARK Holdings Corporation. Aramark was founded in 1959 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aramark (ARMK) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Aramark 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 Aramark's debt ratio?
Aramark's debt ratio is 54.1% 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 43.0%.
What are Aramark's key financial metrics?
Aramark has a market capitalization of $10.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 33.5, and revenue of $18.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.5% and a net margin of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 10.0%.
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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