Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive United States $694M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 256.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. 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 256.2%
/ 30%
9.7%
/ 30%
3.1%
/ 30%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 256.2%
/ 33%
9.7%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 52.2%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 256.2%
/ 33%
9.7%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 52.2%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 50%
0.15%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-2.30
P/B Ratio
0.7
EV/EBITDA
11.1
EV: $2.4B
Revenue
$4.7B
Growth: 10.7%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 30.3%
Operating Margin 2.1%
Net Margin -4.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) -20.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$222M
Free Cash Flow$2M
Total Debt$1.8B
Debt-to-Equity184.0
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$3.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.14
50-Day MA$8.59
200-Day MA$12.57
Avg Volume3.3M
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$5.66
$19.41

About Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO)

CEO
Mr. Jason Potter
Employees
1,642
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$694M
Currency
USD

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates as a retailer of consumables and fresh products sold through independently operated stores in the United States. It offers perishable department products, including dairy and deli; produce and floral; and meat and seafood. The company also provides non-perishable department products, such as non-perishable grocery, general merchandise, health and beauty care, frozen foods, and beer and wine. It operates stores in California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, Alabama, Delaware, Kentucky, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Related Halal Stocks in Consumer Defensive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. 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 Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s debt ratio?

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s debt ratio is 256.2% 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 52.2%.

What are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s key financial metrics?

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has a market capitalization of $694M, and revenue of $4.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 30.3% and a net margin of -4.8%. Return on equity stands at -20.6%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.