Is VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC (VLGEA) Halal?

NASDAQ Consumer Defensive United States $617M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC (VLGEA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 61.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from July 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 61.6%
/ 30%
19.4%
/ 30%
3.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 61.6%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 33%
3.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 37.9%
/ 33%
11.9%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 61.6%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 33%
3.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 37.9%
/ 33%
11.9%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
10.9
EPS
$3.82
Dividend Yield
240.0%
Payout: 26.2%
P/B Ratio
1.2
EV/EBITDA
7.1
EV: $786M
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 28.3%
Operating Margin 3.7%
Net Margin 2.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 4.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$81M
Free Cash Flow$18M
Total Debt$372M
Debt-to-Equity63.7
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$982M

Price & Trading

Last Close$41.59
50-Day MA$38.81
200-Day MA$36.47
Avg Volume46K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$30.08
$43.35

About VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC (VLGEA)

CEO
Mr. John J. Sumas
Employees
2,160
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$617M
Currency
USD

Village Super Market, Inc. engages in the operation of a chain of supermarkets in the United States. It offers grocery, meat, produce, dairy, deli, seafood, prepared food products, and bakery and frozen food products. The company also provides non-food products, including health and beauty care, general merchandise, liquor, and pharmacy products. The company offers its products under the Wholesome Pantry, Bowl & Basket, Paperbird, Fairway and Gourmet Garage brands. It operates its supermarkets under the ShopRite and Fairway banners, and specialty markets under the Gourmet Garage banner, as well as operates online stores through shoprite.com, fairwaymarket.com, and gourmetgarage.com, as well as ShopRite app, Fairway app, and Gourmet Garage app. Village Super Market, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Springfield, New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC (VLGEA) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), VILLAGE SUPER MARKET 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 VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC's debt ratio?

VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC's debt ratio is 61.6% 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 37.9%.

What are VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC's key financial metrics?

VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC has a market capitalization of $617M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.9. The company maintains a gross margin of 28.3% and a net margin of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 11.4%.

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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