Is Sainsbury (SBRY) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from February 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 87.2% / 30% | 44.7% / 30% | 2.1% / 30% | 0.2% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 87.2% / 33% | 44.7% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | 0.2% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 26.8% / 33% | 13.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 0.2% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 87.2% / 33% | 44.7% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | 0.2% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 26.8% / 33% | 13.7% / 33% | 0.6% / 50% | 0.2% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 7.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.8% | |
| Net Margin | 1.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $505M |
| Total Debt | $6.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 102.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $24.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 330.80 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 337.62 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 320.62 |
| Avg Volume | 7.8M |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 223.40
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About Sainsbury (SBRY)
J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. It operates through Retail and Financial Services segments. The company sells food, household, general merchandise, clothing, and fuel through convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as online channels. It also provides insurance services. The company offers its products under the Argos, Habitat, Tu, Smart Charge, Nectar, Nectar360, and Sainsbury's Bank brands. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sainsbury (SBRY) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Sainsbury 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 Sainsbury's debt ratio?
Sainsbury's debt ratio is 87.2% 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 26.8%.
What are Sainsbury's key financial metrics?
Sainsbury has a market capitalization of $7.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.4, and revenue of $32.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.0% and a net margin of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 6.6%.
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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