Is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 127.6% / 30% | 2.7% / 30% | 0.9% / 30% | 0.14% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 127.6% / 33% | 2.7% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 0.14% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 57.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.14% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 127.6% / 33% | 2.7% / 33% | 0.9% / 33% | 0.14% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 57.9% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.4% / 50% | 0.14% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 20.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 3.2% | |
| Net Margin | 1.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $126M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$32M |
| Total Debt | $1.0B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 161.2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $1.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.91 |
| 50-Day MA | $14.36 |
| 200-Day MA | $16.29 |
| Avg Volume | 1.7M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$10.29
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About First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG)
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates and franchises restaurants under the First Watch trade name in the United States. The company was formerly known as AI Fresh Super Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. in December 2019. First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Bradenton, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), First Watch Restaurant 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 First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s debt ratio?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s debt ratio is 127.6% 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 57.9%.
What are First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. has a market capitalization of $630M, trailing P/E ratio of 33.3, and revenue of $1.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 20.2% and a net margin of 1.6%. Return on equity stands at 3.2%.
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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