Is GAP INC (GAP) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $9.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
GAP INC (GAP) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 63.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. GAP INC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from January 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 63.2%
/ 30%
29.9%
/ 30%
3.8%
/ 30%
0.74%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 63.2%
/ 33%
29.9%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
0.74%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 46.1%
/ 33%
21.8%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 33%
0.74%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 63.2%
/ 33%
29.9%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
0.74%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 46.1%
/ 33%
21.8%
/ 33%
2.8%
/ 50%
0.74%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
11.6
Forward: 9.5
EPS
$2.13
Dividend Yield
283.0%
Payout: 31.0%
P/B Ratio
2.4
EV/EBITDA
7.4
EV: $11.8B
Revenue
$15.1B
Growth: 2.1%
Beta
2.2
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 40.8%
Operating Margin 4.9%
Net Margin 5.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 23.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.5B
Free Cash Flow$1.0B
Total Debt$5.5B
Debt-to-Equity147.6
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$11.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$25.07
50-Day MA$26.46
200-Day MA$23.90
Avg Volume7.8M
Beta2.2
52-Week Range
$16.99
$29.36

About GAP INC (GAP)

CEO
Mr. Richard Dickson
Employees
79,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$9.2B
Currency
USD

The Gap, Inc. operates as an apparel retail company in the United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and internationally. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. The company offers its products through company-operated stores, franchise stores, websites, and third-party arrangements, as well as licensing partnerships. It has franchise agreements to operate Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The Gap, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GAP INC (GAP) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GAP 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 GAP INC's debt ratio?

GAP INC's debt ratio is 63.2% 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 46.1%.

What are GAP INC's key financial metrics?

GAP INC has a market capitalization of $9.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 11.6, and revenue of $15.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.8% and a net margin of 5.3%. Return on equity stands at 23.1%.

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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