Is CARTERS INC (CRI) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $1.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CARTERS INC (CRI) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 91.4% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CARTERS INC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

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

P/E Ratio
13.8
Forward: 9.8
EPS
$2.53
Dividend Yield
287.0%
Payout: 61.3%
P/B Ratio
1.4
EV/EBITDA
9.9
EV: $2.0B
Revenue
$2.9B
Growth: 7.6%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
2.5

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-Equity131.0
Current Ratio2.5
Total Assets$2.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$34.57
50-Day MA$36.66
200-Day MA$31.91
Avg Volume1.3M
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$23.38
$44.44

About CARTERS INC (CRI)

CEO
Mr. Douglas C. Palladini
Employees
15,400
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.3B
Currency
USD

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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