Biglari Holdings Inc.

BH: Is Biglari Holdings Inc. Halal?

Biglari Holdings Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$390.82

+2.08%

Market Cap: 1.2B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

73Score

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.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

17.4% of 30.0% limit

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.

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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

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 12, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

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.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Biglari Holdings Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 17.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Biglari Holdings Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Biglari Holdings Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Biglari Holdings Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 12, 2026.

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.