Is Britannia (BRITANNIA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from March 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 0.9% / 30% | 1.0% / 30% | 0.3% / 30% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 0.9% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.3% / 33% | 15.6% / 33% | 5.1% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 0.9% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.3% / 33% | 15.6% / 33% | 5.1% / 50% | 0.76% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 18.0% | |
| Net Margin | 12.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $24.8B |
| Free Cash Flow | $21.1B |
| Total Debt | $12.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 58.4 |
| Total Assets | $88.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | INR 5,647.00 |
| 50-Day MA | INR 5,890.65 |
| 200-Day MA | INR 5,873.99 |
| Avg Volume | 329K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
INR 4,605.05
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About Britannia (BRITANNIA)
Britannia Industries Limited manufactures and sells various food products in India and internationally. The company offers biscuits under the Good Day, Marie Gold, NutriChoice, Milk Bikis, Tiger, 50-50, Jim Jam, Britannia Bourbon, Little Hearts, Treat, Pure Magic, Nice Time, and Biscafe brand names; cakes under the Muffills, Fudge It, Gobbles, Layerz, Tiffin Fun, Rollyo, and Nut & Raisin Romance Cake brand names; rusks under the Toastea brand; center filled croissants under the Treat Croissant brand; wafers under Treat Creme Wafers brand; and Snacks under Time Pass brand name. It also offers dairy products, such as cheese and dairy whitener, as well as gourmet, wheat flour, and white breads under Britannia brand; milkshakes, lassi, and flavored milk under Winkin' Cow brand; paneer and dahi under Come Alive brand; and nutritious bars under Be You Protein Bars brand name. The company exports its products to approximately 80 countries worldwide. Britannia Industries Limited was founded in 1892 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
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As a halal stock with 0.76% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Britannia (BRITANNIA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Britannia 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 Britannia's debt ratio?
Britannia's debt ratio is 0.9% 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 14.3%.
Does Britannia require dividend purification?
Yes, Britannia has an impermissible income ratio of 0.76%, which means 0.76% 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 Britannia's key financial metrics?
Britannia has a market capitalization of $1.3T, trailing P/E ratio of 54.9, and revenue of $175.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.7% and a net margin of 12.8%.
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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