Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

CBRL: Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Halal?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$50.42

+1.84%

Market Cap: 1.1B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B

Acceptable

64Score

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 64/100 (Grade: B).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Close to the limit

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

28.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own CBRL, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

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About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept in the United States. Its Cracker Barrel stores consist of restaurants with a gift shop. The company’s restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as dine-in, pick-up, and delivery services. Its gift shops offer various decorative and functional items, such as rocking chairs, seasonal gifts, apparel, toys, food, cookware, and various other gift items, as well as various candies, preserves, and other food items. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Debt is 28.0% of market cap, only 2.0 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 20, 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. Doubtfulnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) halal to invest in?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Cracker Barrel Old Country Store get a B compliance rating?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 28.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 3.3% (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 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Shariah verdict?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store'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 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) 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 20, 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.