Is Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 5.2% / 30% | 13.2% / 30% | 1.2% / 30% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 5.2% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.4% / 33% | 36.7% / 33% | 3.3% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 5.2% / 33% | 13.2% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.42% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.4% / 33% | 36.7% / 33% | 3.3% / 50% | 0.42% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 21.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 11.3% | |
| Net Margin | 8.7% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 57.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 18.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $176M |
| Free Cash Flow | $153M |
| Total Debt | $90M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 32.9 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $625M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $56.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $54.95 |
| 200-Day MA | $52.07 |
| Avg Volume | 458K |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$30.04
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About Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines. The company also sells replacement bus parts; and provides extended warranties related to its products. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through drop ship and a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; independent service centers; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.
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As a halal stock with 0.42% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Blue Bird Corp is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Blue Bird Corp's debt ratio?
Blue Bird Corp's debt ratio is 5.2% 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 14.4%.
Does Blue Bird Corp require dividend purification?
Yes, Blue Bird Corp has an impermissible income ratio of 0.42%, which means 0.42% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are Blue Bird Corp's key financial metrics?
Blue Bird Corp has a market capitalization of $1.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.9, and revenue of $1.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 21.0% and a net margin of 8.7%. Return on equity stands at 57.5%.
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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