Is PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP (PPC) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive United States $8.7B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP (PPC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 34.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 34.6%
/ 30%
6.6%
/ 30%
13.2%
/ 30%
0.28%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 34.6%
/ 33%
6.6%
/ 33%
13.2%
/ 33%
0.28%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 32.4%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 33%
12.4%
/ 33%
0.28%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 34.6%
/ 33%
6.6%
/ 33%
13.2%
/ 33%
0.28%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 32.4%
/ 33%
6.2%
/ 33%
12.4%
/ 50%
0.28%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.1
Forward: 9.0
EPS
$4.54
P/B Ratio
2.4
EV/EBITDA
5.1
EV: $11.4B
Revenue
$18.5B
Growth: 3.3%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 12.7%
Operating Margin 8.3%
Net Margin 5.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 27.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 10.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.4B
Free Cash Flow$661M
Total Debt$3.4B
Debt-to-Equity90.8
Current Ratio1.5
Total Assets$10.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$36.16
50-Day MA$40.65
200-Day MA$41.71
Avg Volume896K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$34.39
$56.73

About PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP (PPC)

CEO
Mr. Fabio Sandri
Employees
63,000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$8.7B
Currency
USD

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The company offers fresh products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts that are either marinated or non-marinated, primary pork cuts, added value pork, pork ribs, and lamb products; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, strips, nuggets and patties, processed sausages, bacon, smoked meat, gammon joints, pre-packed meats, sandwich and deli counter meats, and meat balls and coated foods. It also provides plant-based protein, ready-to-eat meals, multi-protein frozen food, vegetarian food, and desserts. In addition, its exported products include whole chickens and chicken parts for distributors in the U.S. or frozen for distribution to export markets and primary pork cuts, hog heads, and trotters frozen for distribution. The company offers its products under the Pilgrim's, Just BARE, Gold'n Pump, Gold Kist, County Pride, Pierce Chicken, Pilgrim's Mexico, To-Ricos, Del Dia, Moy Park, Matteson's, Richmond, Fridge Raiders, and Denny brands. It serves chain restaurants, food processors, broad-line distributors, and other institutions; and retail market, such as grocery store chains, wholesale clubs, and other retail distributors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates as a subsidiary of JBS S.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP (PPC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP 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 PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP's debt ratio?

PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP's debt ratio is 34.6% 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 32.4%.

What are PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP's key financial metrics?

PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP has a market capitalization of $8.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.1, and revenue of $18.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 12.7% and a net margin of 5.9%. Return on equity stands at 27.3%.

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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