Is STARBUCKS CORP (SBUX) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 23.6% / 30% | 3.1% / 30% | 1.1% / 30% | 0.3% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 23.6% / 33% | 3.1% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 0.3% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 83.1% / 33% | 10.8% / 33% | 4.0% / 33% | 0.3% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 23.6% / 33% | 3.1% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 0.3% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 83.1% / 33% | 10.8% / 33% | 4.0% / 50% | 0.3% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 22.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 9.3% | |
| Net Margin | 3.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.7B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $26.6B |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $32.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $91.22 |
| 50-Day MA | $95.97 |
| 200-Day MA | $89.63 |
| Avg Volume | 9.2M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$75.50
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About STARBUCKS CORP (SBUX)
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee, tea, and other beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores, and grocery and foodservice accounts. The company offers its products under the Starbucks Coffee, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve brands. Starbucks Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
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As a halal stock with 0.30% impermissible income, you need to purify your dividends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is STARBUCKS CORP (SBUX) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), STARBUCKS CORP is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is STARBUCKS CORP's debt ratio?
STARBUCKS CORP's debt ratio is 23.6% 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 83.1%.
Does STARBUCKS CORP require dividend purification?
Yes, STARBUCKS CORP has an impermissible income ratio of 0.30%, which means 0.30% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are STARBUCKS CORP's key financial metrics?
STARBUCKS CORP has a market capitalization of $98.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 72.3, and revenue of $37.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 22.2% and a net margin of 3.6%.
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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