Is Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 139.9% / 30% | 3.2% / 30% | 13.4% / 30% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 139.9% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 13.4% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 56.9% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 5.4% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 139.9% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 13.4% / 33% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 56.9% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 5.4% / 50% | 0.29% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 28.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 10.7% | |
| Net Margin | 3.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $998M |
| Free Cash Flow | $488M |
| Total Debt | $7.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 215.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.9 |
| Total Assets | $13.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $95.73 |
| 50-Day MA | $102.71 |
| 200-Day MA | $104.78 |
| Avg Volume | 828K |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$94.13
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About Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)
Post Holdings, Inc. operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail segments. The Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets, and sells branded and private label ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals under Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, and Malt-O-Meal brands; hot cereal; peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand; and branded and private label pet food under Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature's Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits and Gravy Train brands. The Weetabix segment manufactures, markets, and distributes branded and private label RTE cereal under Weetabix and Alpen brands; hot cereals and other cereal-based food products; private label cereals; and protein-based shakes under the UFIT brand, and nutritional snacks. The Foodservice segment produces and distributes egg products primarily under Papetti's and Abbotsford Farms brands, as well as potato products in the foodservice and food ingredient channels. The segment also manufactures certain meat products. The Refrigerated Retail segment produces and distributes side dish, potato, sausage products under Bob Evans, Bob Evans Farms, and Simply Potatoes brands; eggs and egg products under Bob Evans Egg Whites and Egg Beaters brands; and cheese and other dairy products under Crystal Farms brand. It serves grocery stores, mass merchandise customers, supercenters, club stores, natural/specialty stores, dollar stores, discounters, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, foodservice distributors, and national restaurant chains, as well as sells its products in the military, ecommerce, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Post Holdings, 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 Post Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Post Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio is 139.9% 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 56.9%.
What are Post Holdings, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Post Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $5.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.6, and revenue of $8.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.5% and a net margin of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 8.7%.
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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