
BH: Is Biglari Holdings Inc. Halal?
Biglari Holdings Inc.
$390.82
+2.08%
Market Cap: 1.2B
Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Aug 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Good
Is Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Biglari Holdings Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
You can own BH
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened BH's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.
See what I owe (free for 7 days)About Biglari Holdings Inc.
Biglari Holdings Inc., an enterprise established in 1934 and based in San Antonio, Texas, is a multifaceted company with its primary operations centered on managing and franchising restaurants throughout the United States. Its well-known dining brands include Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin. By December 31, 2021, the company's restaurant network comprised 199 company-operated Steak n Shake locations, complemented by 159 franchise partner units and 178 conventional franchise outlets. Its Western Sizzlin brand encompassed 3 company-owned restaurants and 38 franchised establishments. Beyond its restaurant segment, Biglari Holdings engages in several other industries. It underwrites commercial trucking insurance, providing coverage for physical damage and non-trucking liability to truckers, and also offers general property and casualty insurance. The company is involved in the energy sector, operating oil and natural gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico. Furthermore, it maintains a media presence through the MAXIM brand, publishing magazines and related content, alongside licensing various media products and services. Investment activities also form a part of its corporate portfolio. Originally named The Steak n Shake Company, the organization rebranded itself as Biglari Holdings Inc. in April 2010.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Compliance History
Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.