Is BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 65.8% / 30% | 3.2% / 30% | 2.5% / 30% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 65.8% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 48.3% / 33% | 2.3% / 33% | 1.8% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 65.8% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 48.3% / 33% | 2.3% / 33% | 1.8% / 50% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 15.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | |
| Net Margin | 3.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $111M |
| Free Cash Flow | $41M |
| Total Debt | $491M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 134.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $1.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $36.89 |
| 50-Day MA | $39.59 |
| 200-Day MA | $37.54 |
| Avg Volume | 369K |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$28.46
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About BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI)
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. operates full-service restaurants in the United States. Its restaurants offer pizzas, crafts and other beers, appetizers, entrées, wings, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads, and Pizookie desserts. The company was formerly known as Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. and changed its name to BJ's Restaurants, Inc. in August 2004. BJ's Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Huntington Beach, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BJs RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BJs RESTAURANTS 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 BJs RESTAURANTS INC's debt ratio?
BJs RESTAURANTS INC's debt ratio is 65.8% 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 48.3%.
What are BJs RESTAURANTS INC's key financial metrics?
BJs RESTAURANTS INC has a market capitalization of $736M, trailing P/E ratio of 16.1, and revenue of $1.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 15.5% and a net margin of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 13.3%.
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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