Is CARTERS INC (CRI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 91.4% / 30% | 33.4% / 30% | 15.8% / 30% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 91.4% / 33% | 33.4% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 46.4% / 33% | 17.0% / 33% | 8.0% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 91.4% / 33% | 33.4% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 46.4% / 33% | 17.0% / 33% | 8.0% / 50% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 45.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.6% | |
| Net Margin | 3.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $122M |
| Free Cash Flow | $69M |
| Total Debt | $1.2B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 131.0 |
| Current Ratio | 2.5 |
| Total Assets | $2.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $34.57 |
| 50-Day MA | $36.66 |
| 200-Day MA | $31.91 |
| Avg Volume | 1.3M |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$23.38
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About CARTERS INC (CRI)
Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's products include babies and young children's products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresses, and sleepwear; and playclothes, such as denim jeans, overalls, core bottoms, knit tops, t-shirts, and layering pieces. It also provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bath time, and home gear, as well as kid's and diaper bags, as well as range of licensed sports and character t-shirts. In addition, the company offers sleepwear, swimwear, outerwear, bedding, accessories, and toys; and toddler apparel and accessories. It sells its products through its retail stores, websites, and mobile app, as well as its wholesale distribution; and distributes its products to wholesale customers, including department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers. The company markets its products under the Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Little Planet, Otter Avenue, and other brands. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CARTERS INC (CRI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CARTERS 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 CARTERS INC's debt ratio?
CARTERS INC's debt ratio is 91.4% 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 46.4%.
What are CARTERS INC's key financial metrics?
CARTERS INC has a market capitalization of $1.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.8, and revenue of $2.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.4% and a net margin of 3.2%. Return on equity stands at 10.3%.
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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