Is MEDIFAST INC (MED) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 9.0% / 30% | 141.3% / 30% | 0.0% / 30% | 1.43% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 9.0% / 33% | 141.3% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.43% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 4.3% / 33% | 67.5% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.43% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 9.0% / 33% | 141.3% / 33% | 0.0% / 33% | 1.43% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 4.3% / 33% | 67.5% / 33% | 0.0% / 50% | 1.43% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 71.3% | |
| Operating Margin | -10.4% | |
| Net Margin | -4.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -9.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -3.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $7M |
| Free Cash Flow | $1M |
| Total Debt | $11M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 5.4 |
| Current Ratio | 4.7 |
| Total Assets | $248M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $9.63 |
| 50-Day MA | $10.74 |
| 200-Day MA | $12.37 |
| Avg Volume | 258K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
|
52-Week Range
$9.22
| |
About MEDIFAST INC (MED)
Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a health and wellness company that provides habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solutions to address weight loss in the United States. The company offers weight loss, weight management, and healthy living products comprising bars, cereals, snack straws, hot chocolate, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, puddings, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, soups, essential amino acid blends, whey protein, hot beverages, brownies, and mini meals under the Essential Fuelings, OPTAVIA ASCEND, and OPTAVIA ACTIVE categories, as well as daily nutrient packs, including multivitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. It also provides lifestyle plans consisting of 5 & 1 Plan and 5 & 1 ACTIVE Plan, which provides a targeted reset of the body's metabolism by activating strong and targeted fat burn; Optimal Weight 4 & 2 & 1 Plan and Optimal Weight 4 & 2 ACTIVE Plan, which is designed for clients who want to continue eating all food groups or want a flexible meal plan to achieve a healthy weight; OPTAVIA Optimization Plan, a personalized approach to help clients' long-term weight management; and OPTAVIA GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan, a nutritional companion to GLP-1 medication that allows clients to focus on weight loss without the stress of figuring out what to eat. In addition, the company offers metabolic synchronization, a science that reverses metabolic dysfunction through a targeted reset of the body's metabolism. It markets its products through point-of-sale transactions executed over an e-commerce platform. The company serves health and wellness consumers. The company was formerly known as Healthrite, Inc. and changed its name to Medifast, Inc. in May 2001. Medifast, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Related Halal Stocks in Consumer Cyclical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEDIFAST INC (MED) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MEDIFAST 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 MEDIFAST INC's debt ratio?
MEDIFAST INC's debt ratio is 9.0% 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 4.3%.
What are MEDIFAST INC's key financial metrics?
MEDIFAST INC has a market capitalization of $107M, and revenue of $386M. The company maintains a gross margin of 71.3% and a net margin of -4.8%. Return on equity stands at -9.1%.
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.
Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.