Is Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive United States $556M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 224.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Krispy Kreme, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

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

EPS
$-3.04
Dividend Yield
433.0%
Payout: 700.0%
P/B Ratio
0.9
EV/EBITDA
25.6
EV: $2.0B
Revenue
$1.5B
Growth: -2.9%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

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-Equity211.7
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$2.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.42
50-Day MA$3.31
200-Day MA$3.56
Avg Volume2.4M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$2.50
$5.73

About Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)

CEO
Mr. Joshua Charlesworth
Employees
17,000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$556M
Currency
USD

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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