Is Seneca Foods Corp (SENEB) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive United States $943M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Seneca Foods Corp (SENEB) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 39.7% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Seneca Foods Corp operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from March 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 39.7%
/ 30%
4.5%
/ 30%
10.3%
/ 30%
0.06%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 39.7%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
10.3%
/ 33%
0.06%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 31.7%
/ 33%
3.6%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
0.06%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 39.7%
/ 33%
4.5%
/ 33%
10.3%
/ 33%
0.06%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 31.7%
/ 33%
3.6%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 50%
0.06%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
10.7
EPS
$12.97
P/B Ratio
1.3
EV/EBITDA
7.2
EV: $1.3B
Revenue
$1.6B
Growth: 1.1%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility
Current Ratio
4.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 12.6%
Operating Margin 12.3%
Net Margin 5.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$335M
Free Cash Flow$298M
Total Debt$375M
Debt-to-Equity41.2
Current Ratio4.3
Total Assets$1.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$139.21
50-Day MA$129.14
200-Day MA$113.96
Avg Volume167
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
$86.92
$148.03

About Seneca Foods Corp (SENEB)

CEO
Mr. Paul L. Palmby
Employees
2,800
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$943M
Currency
USD

Seneca Foods Corporation provides packaged fruits and vegetables in the United States and internationally. The company offers canned, frozen, and jarred produce; jarred fruit; and snack chips and other food products under the private label, as well as under various national and regional brands that the company owns or licenses, including Seneca, Libby's, Green Giant, Aunt Nellie's, CherryMan, Green Valley, and READ. In addition, it packs canned and frozen vegetables under contract packing agreements. Further, the company engages in the sale of cans, ends, and seeds, as well aircraft operations. It provides its products to grocery outlets, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, limited assortment stores, club stores, and dollar stores; specialty retailers; and food service distributors, restaurant chains, industrial markets, other food packagers, and export customers in approximately 55 countries, as well as federal, state, and local governments for school and other feeding programs. Seneca Foods Corporation was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Fairport, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seneca Foods Corp (SENEB) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Seneca Foods 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 Seneca Foods Corp's debt ratio?

Seneca Foods Corp's debt ratio is 39.7% 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 31.7%.

What are Seneca Foods Corp's key financial metrics?

Seneca Foods Corp has a market capitalization of $943M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.7, and revenue of $1.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 12.6% and a net margin of 5.6%. Return on equity stands at 13.6%.

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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