Is JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) Halal?
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
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 Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $2.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $17.36 |
| 200-Day MA | $18.60 |
| Avg Volume | 656K |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$9.61
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About JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)
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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