Is Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE) Halal?

NASDAQ Industrials Israel $35M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 493.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Caesarstone Ltd. operates in the Industrials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 493.8%
/ 30%
383.7%
/ 30%
314.1%
/ 30%
1.08%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 493.8%
/ 33%
383.7%
/ 33%
314.1%
/ 33%
1.08%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 24.9%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 33%
15.9%
/ 33%
1.08%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 493.8%
/ 33%
383.7%
/ 33%
314.1%
/ 33%
1.08%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 24.9%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 33%
15.9%
/ 50%
1.08%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-3.98
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
-3.2
EV: $112M
Revenue
$397M
Growth: -3.5%
Beta
-0.0
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 19.0%
Operating Margin -16.0%
Net Margin -34.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) -66.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -6.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$38M
Free Cash Flow-$47M
Total Debt$136M
Debt-to-Equity98.0
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$398M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.00
50-Day MA$1.61
200-Day MA$1.59
Avg Volume1.0M
Beta-0.0
52-Week Range
$0.56
$3.26

About Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE)

CEO
Mr. Yosef Shiran
Employees
1,266
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Country
Israel
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$35M
Currency
USD

Caesarstone Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells engineered stone and porcelain products under Caesarstone and other brands in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Israel. The company offers countertops; clay minerals, natural minerals, and additives; non-porous characteristics, scratch and heat resistance; and natural stone, sinks, and various ancillary fabrication tools and materials, as well as engineered stone slabs. The company products are also used in other applications, such as vanity tops, wall panels, back splashes, floor tiles, stairs, furniture, and other interior and exterior surfaces that are used in various residential and non-residential applications. The company sells its products directly to wholesalers, resellers, fabricators, and through a direct sales force and a network of independent distributors. The company was formerly known as Caesarstone Sdot Yam Ltd. and changed its name to Caesarstone Ltd. in June 2016. Caesarstone Ltd. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Menashe, Israel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Caesarstone Ltd. 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 Caesarstone Ltd.'s debt ratio?

Caesarstone Ltd.'s debt ratio is 493.8% 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 24.9%.

What are Caesarstone Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

Caesarstone Ltd. has a market capitalization of $35M, and revenue of $397M. The company maintains a gross margin of 19.0% and a net margin of -34.6%. Return on equity stands at -66.7%.

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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