Is Bark, Inc. (BARK) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from March 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 63.6% / 30% | 70.3% / 30% | 7.1% / 30% | 1.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 63.6% / 33% | 70.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 1.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 32.7% / 33% | 36.1% / 33% | 3.6% / 33% | 1.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 63.6% / 33% | 70.3% / 33% | 7.1% / 33% | 1.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 32.7% / 33% | 36.1% / 33% | 3.6% / 50% | 1.02% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 61.6% | |
| Operating Margin | -8.8% | |
| Net Margin | -7.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -33.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -9.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$7M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$13M |
| Total Debt | $85M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 47.1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.9 |
| Total Assets | $261M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $0.55 |
| 50-Day MA | $0.80 |
| 200-Day MA | $0.80 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 2.0 |
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52-Week Range
$0.53
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About Bark, Inc. (BARK)
BARK, Inc., a dog-centric company, provides products, services, and content for dogs. The company operates in two segments, Direct to Consumer and Commerce. It provides subscription products, including monthly themed boxes of toys and treats to a dog's home, as well as kibble, treats, chews, toothpastes, sprinkles, broths, bites, hip and joint support products, skin and coat support products, beds, leashes, apparel, and other accessories and products under the BarkBox, Super Chewer, and BARK Bright names. The company also offers air travel experience to dogs under the BARK Air name. The company sells its products through a network of retail partners, as well as directly to consumers. BARK, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bark, Inc. (BARK) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Bark, Inc. 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 Bark, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Bark, Inc.'s debt ratio is 63.6% 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 32.7%.
What are Bark, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Bark, Inc. has a market capitalization of $94M, and revenue of $484M. The company maintains a gross margin of 61.6% and a net margin of -7.6%. Return on equity stands at -33.4%.
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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