Is JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical United States $185M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 1128.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. JACK IN THE BOX INC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1128.2%
/ 30%
18.6%
/ 30%
32.6%
/ 30%
0.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 1128.2%
/ 33%
18.6%
/ 33%
32.6%
/ 33%
0.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 120.4%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
0.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 1128.2%
/ 33%
18.6%
/ 33%
32.6%
/ 33%
0.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 120.4%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 50%
0.11%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-4.24
Dividend Yield
1571.0%
Payout: 31.0%
P/B Ratio
-0.2
EV/EBITDA
11.3
EV: $2.7B
Revenue
$1.5B
Growth: -5.8%
Beta
1.2
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 27.5%
Operating Margin 14.4%
Net Margin -8.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$162M
Free Cash Flow$74M
Total Debt$3.1B
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$2.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$10.72
50-Day MA$17.36
200-Day MA$18.60
Avg Volume656K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$9.61
$29.40

About JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)

CEO
Mr. Lance F. Tucker CPA
Employees
1,316
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$185M
Currency
USD

Jack in the Box Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants (QSR) in the United States. It operates through Jack in the Box and Del Taco segments. The company engages in the operation of a hamburger chain under the Jack in the Box brand; and a Mexican-American QSR chain under the Del Taco brand. The company was formerly known as Foodmaker, Inc and changed its name to Jack in the Box Inc. in November 1999. Jack in the Box Inc. was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) halal to invest in?

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

JACK IN THE BOX INC's debt ratio is 1128.2% 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 120.4%.

What are JACK IN THE BOX INC's key financial metrics?

JACK IN THE BOX INC has a market capitalization of $185M, and revenue of $1.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 27.5% and a net margin of -8.1%.

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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