Is Local Bounti Corporation/DE (LOCL) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Defensive United States $24M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Local Bounti Corporation/DE (LOCL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 1982.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Local Bounti Corporation/DE operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1982.7%
/ 30%
4.2%
/ 30%
10.4%
/ 30%
5.27%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 1982.7%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
10.4%
/ 33%
5.27%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 102.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 33%
5.27%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 1982.7%
/ 33%
4.2%
/ 33%
10.4%
/ 33%
5.27%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 102.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
0.5%
/ 50%
5.27%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-5.61
P/B Ratio
-0.1
EV/EBITDA
-16.5
EV: $556M
Revenue
$38M
Growth: 23.7%
Beta
2.1
High volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 12.2%
Operating Margin -102.6%
Net Margin -195.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) -8.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$27M
Free Cash Flow-$110M
Total Debt$437M
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$428M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.14
50-Day MA$1.63
200-Day MA$2.36
Avg Volume18K
Beta2.1
52-Week Range
$0.98
$5.75

About Local Bounti Corporation/DE (LOCL)

CEO
Ms. Kathleen Valiasek
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$24M
Currency
USD

Local Bounti Corporation produces and sells fresh greens in the United States. The company offers lettuce, arugula, spinach, basil, herbs, berries, and loose-leaf lettuce. It sells its products to food retailers and food service distributors. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Montana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Bounti Corporation/DE (LOCL) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Local Bounti Corporation/DE 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 Local Bounti Corporation/DE's debt ratio?

Local Bounti Corporation/DE's debt ratio is 1982.7% 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 102.1%.

What are Local Bounti Corporation/DE's key financial metrics?

Local Bounti Corporation/DE has a market capitalization of $24M, and revenue of $38M. The company maintains a gross margin of 12.2% and a net margin of -195.1%.

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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