Is SYSCO CORP (SYY) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Defensive United States $39.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
SYSCO CORP (SYY) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 35.5% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. SYSCO CORP operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from June 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 35.5%
/ 30%
2.6%
/ 30%
13.5%
/ 30%
0.05%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 35.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
13.5%
/ 33%
0.05%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 54.1%
/ 33%
4.0%
/ 33%
20.6%
/ 33%
0.05%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 35.5%
/ 33%
2.6%
/ 33%
13.5%
/ 33%
0.05%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 54.1%
/ 33%
4.0%
/ 33%
20.6%
/ 50%
0.05%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
22.0
Forward: 16.2
EPS
$3.71
Dividend Yield
264.0%
Payout: 57.4%
P/B Ratio
17.2
EV/EBITDA
11.7
EV: $53.0B
Revenue
$81.4B
Growth: 3.0%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 18.5%
Operating Margin 4.0%
Net Margin 2.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 82.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 8.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$2.5B
Free Cash Flow$1.6B
Total Debt$14.5B
Debt-to-Equity640.2
Current Ratio1.3
Total Assets$26.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$82.64
50-Day MA$84.71
200-Day MA$79.32
Avg Volume3.7M
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$67.12
$91.85

About SYSCO CORP (SYY)

CEO
Mr. Kevin P. Hourican
Employees
75,000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$39.2B
Currency
USD

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. It serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing facilities, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SYSCO CORP (SYY) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), SYSCO 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 SYSCO CORP's debt ratio?

SYSCO CORP's debt ratio is 35.5% 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 54.1%.

What are SYSCO CORP's key financial metrics?

SYSCO CORP has a market capitalization of $39.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.0, and revenue of $81.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 18.5% and a net margin of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 82.3%.

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.

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