Is Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 224.7% / 30% | 4.8% / 30% | 13.9% / 30% | 5.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 224.7% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 13.9% / 33% | 5.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 44.0% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 2.7% / 33% | 5.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 224.7% / 33% | 4.8% / 33% | 13.9% / 33% | 5.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 44.0% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 2.7% / 50% | 5.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 23.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.5% | |
| Net Margin | -33.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -56.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -1.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $34M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$64M |
| Total Debt | $1.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 211.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $2.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.42 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.31 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.56 |
| Avg Volume | 2.4M |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$2.50
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About Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)
Krispy Kreme, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces doughnuts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and internationally. It operates in three segments: U.S., International, and Market Development. The company offers doughnut experiences through hot light theater and fresh shops, delivers fresh daily branded cabinets and merchandising units within grocery and convenience stores, quick service restaurants, club memberships, drug stores, and digital channels, including delivery apps. It also operates Krispy Kreme company-owned shops and franchise shops. The company was formerly known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. and changed its name to Krispy Kreme, Inc. in May 2021. Krispy Kreme, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Krispy Kreme, 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 Krispy Kreme, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Krispy Kreme, Inc.'s debt ratio is 224.7% 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 44.0%.
What are Krispy Kreme, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Krispy Kreme, Inc. has a market capitalization of $556M, and revenue of $1.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 23.1% and a net margin of -33.9%. Return on equity stands at -56.9%.
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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