Is Whitbread (WTB) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from February 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 134.9% / 30% | 21.8% / 30% | 1.3% / 30% | 1.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 134.9% / 33% | 21.8% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 1.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 56.8% / 33% | 9.2% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 1.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 134.9% / 33% | 21.8% / 33% | 1.3% / 33% | 1.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 56.8% / 33% | 9.2% / 33% | 0.6% / 50% | 1.45% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 38.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 25.2% | |
| Net Margin | 8.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $762M |
| Free Cash Flow | $264M |
| Total Debt | $5.6B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 179.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $9.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 2,310.00 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 2,587.84 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 2,835.74 |
| Avg Volume | 790K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 2,249.00
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About Whitbread (WTB)
Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. The company operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. It also operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse and Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, Whitebread Inns, and Table Table brands. The company was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitbread (WTB) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Whitbread 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 Whitbread's debt ratio?
Whitbread's debt ratio is 134.9% 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 56.8%.
What are Whitbread's key financial metrics?
Whitbread has a market capitalization of $3.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.8, and revenue of $2.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 38.0% and a net margin of 8.6%. Return on equity stands at 7.5%.
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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