Is Root, Inc. (ROOT) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $683M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Root, Inc. (ROOT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Insurance - Property & Casualty ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Insurance - Property & Casualty ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Insurance - Property & Casualty ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Insurance - Property & Casualty ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Insurance - Property & Casualty ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
18.6
Forward: 12.7
EPS
$2.36
P/B Ratio
2.4
EV/EBITDA
5.1
EV: $330M
Revenue
$1.5B
Growth: 21.5%
Beta
2.9
High volatility
Current Ratio
2.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 39.1%
Operating Margin 2.6%
Net Margin 2.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$206M
Free Cash Flow$192M
Total Debt$200M
Debt-to-Equity51.6
Current Ratio2.5
Total Assets$1.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$47.90
50-Day MA$56.02
200-Day MA$85.30
Avg Volume331K
Beta2.9
52-Week Range
$42.65
$162.99

About Root, Inc. (ROOT)

CEO
Mr. Alexander Edward Timm
Employees
1,256
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$683M
Currency
USD

Root, Inc. provides insurance products and services in the United States. The company offers automobile and renters insurance products primarily through websites, mobile applications, and partnership channels. Root, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root, Inc. (ROOT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Root, 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 Root, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Root, Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Root, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Root, Inc. has a market capitalization of $683M, trailing P/E ratio of 18.6, and revenue of $1.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 39.1% and a net margin of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 11.3%.

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.

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.