Is NOODLES & Co (NDLS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 831.5% / 30% | 3.3% / 30% | 12.5% / 30% | 4.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 831.5% / 33% | 3.3% / 33% | 12.5% / 33% | 4.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 89.8% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 1.4% / 33% | 4.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 831.5% / 33% | 3.3% / 33% | 12.5% / 33% | 4.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 89.8% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 1.4% / 50% | 4.11% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 14.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.2% | |
| Net Margin | -8.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -1.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $8M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$21M |
| Total Debt | $291M |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $325M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $9.43 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.77 |
| 200-Day MA | $5.94 |
| Avg Volume | 49K |
| Beta | 1.5 |
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52-Week Range
$3.57
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About NOODLES & Co (NDLS)
Noodles & Company, a restaurant concept company, develops and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States. The company offers cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads, and appetizers. It also operates company owned and franchise operated locations. Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is based in Broomfield, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOODLES & Co (NDLS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NOODLES & 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 NOODLES & Co's debt ratio?
NOODLES & Co's debt ratio is 831.5% 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 89.8%.
What are NOODLES & Co's key financial metrics?
NOODLES & Co has a market capitalization of $54M, and revenue of $493M. The company maintains a gross margin of 14.4% and a net margin of -8.6%.
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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