Is MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 22.2% / 30% | 0.5% / 30% | 1.0% / 30% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 22.2% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 94.1% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 22.2% / 33% | 0.5% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 94.1% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 4.3% / 50% | N/A | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 57.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 45.1% | |
| Net Margin | 31.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $9.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $6.7B |
| Total Debt | $51.9B |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $55.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $308.93 |
| 50-Day MA | $321.27 |
| 200-Day MA | $308.52 |
| Avg Volume | 3.2M |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$283.47
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About MCDONALDS CORP (MCD)
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MCDONALDS CORP is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is MCDONALDS CORP's debt ratio?
MCDONALDS CORP's debt ratio is 22.2% 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 94.1%.
What are MCDONALDS CORP's key financial metrics?
MCDONALDS CORP has a market capitalization of $218.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 25.6. The company maintains a gross margin of 57.4% and a net margin of 31.9%.
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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