Is HERBALIFE LTD. (HLF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 136.6% / 30% | 22.1% / 30% | 5.7% / 30% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 136.6% / 33% | 22.1% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 78.4% / 33% | 12.7% / 33% | 3.3% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 136.6% / 33% | 22.1% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 78.4% / 33% | 12.7% / 33% | 3.3% / 50% | 0.17% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 77.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.3% | |
| Net Margin | 4.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 11.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $333M |
| Free Cash Flow | $253M |
| Total Debt | $2.2B |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $2.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $14.76 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.74 |
| 200-Day MA | $11.78 |
| Avg Volume | 1.7M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$6.20
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About HERBALIFE LTD. (HLF)
Herbalife Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides health and wellness products in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. It offers weight management products, including meal replacement, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss supplements, healthy snacks, and metabolism boosting teas; targeted nutrition products comprising functional beverages and dietary and nutritional supplements containing herbs, vitamins, minerals and other natural ingredients; energy, sports, and fitness products; and facial skin care, body care, and hair care products. The company also provides literature, promotional, and other materials, such as start-up kits, sales tools, and educational materials. It sells its products through sales representatives, independent service providers, and company-operated retail stores and platforms. The company was formerly known as Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. and changed its name to Herbalife Ltd. in April 2023. Herbalife Ltd. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HERBALIFE LTD. (HLF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HERBALIFE LTD. 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 HERBALIFE LTD.'s debt ratio?
HERBALIFE LTD.'s debt ratio is 136.6% 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 78.4%.
What are HERBALIFE LTD.'s key financial metrics?
HERBALIFE LTD. has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 6.5, and revenue of $5.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 77.9% and a net margin of 4.5%.
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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