Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Arko Corp. (ARKO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Arko Corp. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Arko Corp. (ARKO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ARKO
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ARKO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Arko Corp.
$4.10
Market Cap: 460.0M
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About Arko Corp.
Arko Corp. is a prominent operator of convenience stores across the United States. Its diverse operations are structured into three primary segments: Retail, Wholesale, and GPM Petroleum. The Retail division focuses on direct sales, providing fuel and a variety of merchandise directly to everyday consumers. Meanwhile, its Wholesale segment distributes fuel to partner dealers and consignment agents. The GPM Petroleum division supplies gasoline to independent operators, as well as large-volume bulk and spot purchasers. The company commands a significant presence with an extensive network of approximately 3,000 locations nationwide. This footprint includes roughly 1,400 company-owned and operated stores, alongside approximately 1,650 dealer-managed sites. Arko Corp. maintains its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Specialty Retail
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 146.3% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.