Is GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO (GPK) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $2.7B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO (GPK) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 158.5% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO 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 158.5%
/ 30%
4.7%
/ 30%
22.9%
/ 30%
0.09%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 158.5%
/ 33%
4.7%
/ 33%
22.9%
/ 33%
0.09%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 47.1%
/ 33%
1.4%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 33%
0.09%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 158.5%
/ 33%
4.7%
/ 33%
22.9%
/ 33%
0.09%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 47.1%
/ 33%
1.4%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 50%
0.09%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
6.2
Forward: 6.9
EPS
$1.48
Dividend Yield
477.0%
Payout: 29.7%
P/B Ratio
0.8
EV/EBITDA
6.0
EV: $8.3B
Revenue
$8.6B
Growth: 0.4%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 18.7%
Operating Margin 6.8%
Net Margin 5.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 14.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$841M
Free Cash Flow-$81M
Total Debt$5.6B
Debt-to-Equity175.8
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$11.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.34
50-Day MA$12.19
200-Day MA$17.35
Avg Volume6.8M
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$8.79
$26.40

About GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO (GPK)

CEO
Mr. Robbert E. Rietbroek
Employees
23,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$2.7B
Currency
USD

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and sale of consumer packaging products to brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, and other consumer products in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Americas Paperboard Packaging and International Paperboard Packaging. The Americas Paperboard Packaging segment includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies serving the food, beverage and consumer product markets and cups, lids and food containers sold primarily to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants in the Americas. The International Paperboard Packaging includes paperboard packaging sold primarily to CPG companies serving the food, foodservice, beverage and consumer product markets, including healthcare and beauty, outside of the Americas. It also designs, manufactures, and installs specialized packaging machines. The company sells its products through sales offices, as well as through broker arrangements with third parties. Graphic Packaging Holding Company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO (GPK) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO 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 GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO's debt ratio?

GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO's debt ratio is 158.5% 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 47.1%.

What are GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO's key financial metrics?

GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO has a market capitalization of $2.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 6.2, and revenue of $8.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 18.7% and a net margin of 5.2%. Return on equity stands at 14.0%.

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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