Is Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 27.9% / 30% | 5.2% / 30% | 0.5% / 30% | 0.28% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 27.9% / 33% | 5.2% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 61.2% / 33% | 11.3% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 27.9% / 33% | 5.2% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 61.2% / 33% | 11.3% / 33% | 1.0% / 50% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 11.7% | |
| Net Margin | 5.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 38.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $863M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$29M |
| Total Debt | $5.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 332.5 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $8.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $320.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $305.84 |
| 200-Day MA | $278.90 |
| Avg Volume | 838K |
| Beta | 1.7 |
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52-Week Range
$212.92
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About Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL)
Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded merchandise in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company offers fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, home furnishings, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby and beauty merchandise products. It operates stores under the Burlington Stores, and Cohoes Fashions brands in Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Burlington Stores, Inc. 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 Burlington Stores, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Burlington Stores, Inc.'s debt ratio is 27.9% 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 61.2%.
Does Burlington Stores, Inc. require dividend purification?
Yes, Burlington Stores, Inc. has an impermissible income ratio of 0.28%, which means 0.28% 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 Burlington Stores, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Burlington Stores, Inc. has a market capitalization of $19.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 32.9. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.9% and a net margin of 5.3%. Return on equity stands at 38.4%.
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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