Is European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 121.3% / 30% | 15.8% / 30% | 2.3% / 30% | 2.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 121.3% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 2.3% / 33% | 2.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 53.9% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 2.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 121.3% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 2.3% / 33% | 2.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 53.9% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 1.0% / 50% | 2.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 73.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 15.4% | |
| Net Margin | 4.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $53M |
| Free Cash Flow | $50M |
| Total Debt | $382M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 364.5 |
| Current Ratio | 2.7 |
| Total Assets | $725M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $5.78 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.14 |
| 200-Day MA | $4.49 |
| Avg Volume | 865K |
| Beta | 1.5 |
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52-Week Range
$2.95
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About European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ)
European Wax Center, Inc. operates as the franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. It offers body and facial waxing services; and pre- and post-service products, including ingrown hair serums, exfoliating gels, brow shapers, and skin treatments, as well as skincare retail products. It also provides full-sized and travel-sized SKUs in branded product portfolio. The company distributes retail products to its franchisees for sale in-center and sells direct-to-consumer through its website. European Wax Center, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), European Wax Center, 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 European Wax Center, Inc.'s debt ratio?
European Wax Center, Inc.'s debt ratio is 121.3% 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 53.9%.
What are European Wax Center, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
European Wax Center, Inc. has a market capitalization of $315M, trailing P/E ratio of 28.9, and revenue of $207M. The company maintains a gross margin of 73.9% and a net margin of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 12.1%.
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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