Is PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC (PZZA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 93.0% / 30% | 3.4% / 30% | 11.2% / 30% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 93.0% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 11.2% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 111.8% / 33% | 4.1% / 33% | 13.4% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 93.0% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 11.2% / 33% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 111.8% / 33% | 4.1% / 33% | 13.4% / 50% | 0.22% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 20.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.8% | |
| Net Margin | 1.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $126M |
| Free Cash Flow | $52M |
| Total Debt | $936M |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $838M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $32.64 |
| 50-Day MA | $34.15 |
| 200-Day MA | $42.43 |
| Avg Volume | 1.3M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$29.55
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About PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC (PZZA)
Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International. The company operates dine-in and delivery restaurants. It also offers pizza and other food and beverage products. In addition, the company supplies pizza sauce, dough, food products, paper products, smallware, and cleaning supplies to restaurants. Papa John's International, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC (PZZA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL 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 PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC's debt ratio?
PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC's debt ratio is 93.0% 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 111.8%.
What are PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC's key financial metrics?
PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC has a market capitalization of $1.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 35.3, and revenue of $2.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 20.7% and a net margin of 1.5%.
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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