Is KROGER CO (KR) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Defensive United States $45.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
KROGER CO (KR) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 51.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. KROGER CO operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from January 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 51.1%
/ 30%
10.7%
/ 30%
4.5%
/ 30%
0.04%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 51.1%
/ 33%
10.7%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
0.04%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 47.7%
/ 33%
10.0%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
0.04%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 51.1%
/ 33%
10.7%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
0.04%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 47.7%
/ 33%
10.0%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 50%
0.04%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
47.5
Forward: 13.0
EPS
$1.54
Dividend Yield
191.0%
Payout: 87.0%
P/B Ratio
5.9
EV/EBITDA
9.6
EV: $76.1B
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 23.3%
Operating Margin 3.5%
Net Margin 0.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 14.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$5.8B
Free Cash Flow$1.8B
Total Debt$25.1B
Debt-to-Equity415.8
Current Ratio0.8
Total Assets$52.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$71.79
50-Day MA$68.61
200-Day MA$67.60
Avg Volume6.9M
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$58.60
$76.58

About KROGER CO (KR)

CEO
Mr. Gregory S. Foran
Employees
400,000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$45.0B
Currency
USD

The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and its price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through its fuel centers. The company sells its products through its stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KROGER CO (KR) halal to invest in?

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

KROGER CO's debt ratio is 51.1% 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 47.7%.

What are KROGER CO's key financial metrics?

KROGER CO has a market capitalization of $45.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 47.5. The company maintains a gross margin of 23.3% and a net margin of 0.7%. Return on equity stands at 14.4%.

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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