Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 184.0 |
| Current Ratio | 1.4 |
| Total Assets | $3.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $7.14 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.59 |
| 200-Day MA | $12.57 |
| Avg Volume | 3.3M |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$5.66
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About Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO)
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.
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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.
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