Is Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical United States $232M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 138.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Fossil Group, 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 138.6%
/ 30%
54.3%
/ 30%
71.2%
/ 30%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 138.6%
/ 33%
54.3%
/ 33%
71.2%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 41.4%
/ 33%
16.2%
/ 33%
21.2%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 138.6%
/ 33%
54.3%
/ 33%
71.2%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 41.4%
/ 33%
16.2%
/ 33%
21.2%
/ 50%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.45
P/B Ratio
2.2
EV/EBITDA
11.7
EV: $421M
Revenue
$1.0B
Growth: -18.0%
Beta
1.8
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 56.1%
Operating Margin 4.5%
Net Margin -7.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) -69.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$58M
Free Cash Flow-$60M
Total Debt$317M
Debt-to-Equity365.4
Current Ratio1.6
Total Assets$689M

Price & Trading

Last Close$4.06
50-Day MA$4.08
200-Day MA$2.94
Avg Volume703K
Beta1.8
52-Week Range
$0.86
$5.00

About Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL)

CEO
Mr. Franco Fogliato
Employees
4,500
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Footwear & Accessories
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$232M
Currency
USD

Fossil Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and distributes consumer fashion accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company's products include traditional watches, smartwatches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It also manufactures and distributes private label brands. The company offers its products under its proprietary brands, such as FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC; and under the licensed brands, including ARMANI EXCHANGE, DIESEL, EMPORIO ARMANI, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, MICHAEL KORS, SKECHERS, and TORY BURCH. It sells its products through company-owned retail and outlet stores, department and specialty retail stores, mass market stores, e-commerce sites, licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail stores, retail concessions, and airlines, as well as operate stores under the WATCH STATION and WSI brands. The company was formerly known as Fossil, Inc. and changed its name to Fossil Group, Inc. in May 2013. Fossil Group, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) halal to invest in?

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

Fossil Group, Inc.'s debt ratio is 138.6% 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 41.4%.

What are Fossil Group, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Fossil Group, Inc. has a market capitalization of $232M, and revenue of $1.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.1% and a net margin of -7.8%. Return on equity stands at -69.7%.

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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