Is Carrefour (CA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 145.1% / 30% | 59.6% / 30% | 29.7% / 30% | 0.16% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 145.1% / 33% | 59.6% / 33% | 29.7% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 28.2% / 33% | 11.6% / 33% | 5.8% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 145.1% / 33% | 59.6% / 33% | 29.7% / 33% | 0.16% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 28.2% / 33% | 11.6% / 33% | 5.8% / 50% | 0.16% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 17.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.6% | |
| Net Margin | 0.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.9B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $15.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 180.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $55.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | EUR 15.55 |
| 50-Day MA | EUR 15.03 |
| 200-Day MA | EUR 13.49 |
| Avg Volume | 2.5M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
EUR 11.58
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About Carrefour (CA)
Carrefour SA operates as a food retailer in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, club stores, and cash and carry stores; e-commerce sites; and service stations. It is also involved in the provision of financial services; banking and insurance businesses; property development; travel agency; shopping mall rental; and franchise activities. Carrefour SA was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Massy, France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrefour (CA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Carrefour 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 Carrefour's debt ratio?
Carrefour's debt ratio is 145.1% 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 28.2%.
What are Carrefour's key financial metrics?
Carrefour has a market capitalization of $10.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.8, and revenue of $84.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 17.9% and a net margin of 0.4%. Return on equity stands at 8.6%.
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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