Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH-A) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Biglari Holdings Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH-A) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BH-A
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Within 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 BH-A
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BH-A: Is Biglari Holdings Inc. Halal?
Biglari Holdings Inc.
$2,105.32
Market Cap: 1.4B
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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
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
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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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Insurance underwriting (premiums earned): 17.8% of revenues (fiscal 2025)
Source: the company's latest Form 10-K, computed from figures the filing states. View its filings on SEC EDGAR
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Halal
until the change above
Doubtful
until the change above
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.