Is KROGER CO (KR) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 415.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $52.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $71.79 |
| 50-Day MA | $68.61 |
| 200-Day MA | $67.60 |
| Avg Volume | 6.9M |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$58.60
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About KROGER CO (KR)
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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