Is Waldencast plc (WALD) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 93.6% / 30% | 7.6% / 30% | 13.5% / 30% | 11.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 93.6% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 13.5% / 33% | 11.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 18.7% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 2.7% / 33% | 11.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 93.6% / 33% | 7.6% / 33% | 13.5% / 33% | 11.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 18.7% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 2.7% / 50% | 11.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 67.3% | |
| Operating Margin | -22.5% | |
| Net Margin | -84.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -40.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -4.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$13M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$16M |
| Total Debt | $149M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 29.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $746M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.02 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.62 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.92 |
| Avg Volume | 70K |
| Beta | -0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$0.98
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About Waldencast plc (WALD)
Waldencast plc operates in the beauty and wellness industry in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, and New Zealand. The company operates through two segments, Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup. It offers skin care products to minimize signs of skin aging, address dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and protect and enhance skin tone and texture; cosmetics; and other beauty products. In addition, the company provides foundation, concealer, primer, blush, setting spray, and bronzer categories, as well as sells liner, eyeshadow, and lip color products. It serves distributors, retailers, physicians, and directly to consumers through its e-commerce platforms, and third-party logistics and delivery providers. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waldencast plc (WALD) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Waldencast plc 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 Waldencast plc's debt ratio?
Waldencast plc's debt ratio is 93.6% 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 18.7%.
What are Waldencast plc's key financial metrics?
Waldencast plc has a market capitalization of $126M, and revenue of $272M. The company maintains a gross margin of 67.3% and a net margin of -84.4%. Return on equity stands at -40.3%.
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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