Is Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical United States $10M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 11432.4% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Leslie's, 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 11432.4%
/ 30%
726.9%
/ 30%
299.6%
/ 30%
14.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 11432.4%
/ 33%
726.9%
/ 33%
299.6%
/ 33%
14.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 136.5%
/ 33%
8.7%
/ 33%
3.6%
/ 33%
14.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 11432.4%
/ 33%
726.9%
/ 33%
299.6%
/ 33%
14.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 136.5%
/ 33%
8.7%
/ 33%
3.6%
/ 50%
14.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-29.67
P/B Ratio
-0.0
EV/EBITDA
26.8
EV: $1.0B
Revenue
$1.2B
Growth: -16.0%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 34.5%
Operating Margin -37.8%
Net Margin -22.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$9M
Free Cash Flow-$17M
Total Debt$1.0B
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$741M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.07
50-Day MA$1.21
200-Day MA$4.42
Avg Volume155K
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$0.87
$18.56

About Leslie's, Inc. (LESL)

CEO
Mr. Jason B. McDonell
Employees
3,790
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$10M
Currency
USD

Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It also offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, and cleaning accessories, as well as safety, recreational, and fitness related products. In addition, the company provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. Further, it offers complimentary, commercial grade water testing, and in-store equipment repair services. The company serves residential, professional, and commercial consumers through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. Leslie's, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Leslie's, 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 Leslie's, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Leslie's, Inc.'s debt ratio is 11432.4% 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 136.5%.

What are Leslie's, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Leslie's, Inc. has a market capitalization of $10M, and revenue of $1.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 34.5% and a net margin of -22.7%.

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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