Biglari Holdings Inc.

BH-A: Is Biglari Holdings Inc. Halal?

Biglari Holdings Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$1,997.49

+6.45%

Market Cap: 1.2B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

72Score

Is Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH-A) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Biglari Holdings Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 72/100 (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%.

18.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own BH-A

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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About Biglari Holdings Inc.

Biglari Holdings Inc. is a diverse corporation primarily recognized for its extensive restaurant operations and franchising activities across the United States. It manages and licenses eateries under its prominent Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin brands. As of December 31, 2021, its restaurant footprint included 199 company-owned Steak n Shake establishments, alongside 159 franchise partner units and 178 traditional franchise outlets for the same brand. The Western Sizzlin chain comprised 3 company-operated restaurants and 38 franchised locations. Beyond its culinary ventures, the company holds interests in the insurance sector, where it underwrites commercial trucking policies, offers physical damage and non-trucking liability coverage for truckers, and provides a range of property and casualty insurance solutions. Additionally, Biglari Holdings operates oil and natural gas properties situated in the Gulf of Mexico. Its media division is responsible for publishing and selling magazines and related materials under the MAXIM brand, while also engaging in the licensing of various media products and services. The firm further allocates capital through its investment activities. Tracing its origins back to 1934, the entity initially operated as The Steak n Shake Company before adopting its current name, Biglari Holdings Inc., in April 2010. The company's corporate base is located in San Antonio, Texas.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 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

  1. Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH-A) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH-A) 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-A) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 18.6% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 2.5% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). 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-A) 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: Jul 18, 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.