
CBRL: Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Halal?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
$50.42
+1.84%
Market Cap: 1.1B
Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Acceptable
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.
Company debt
Close to the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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.
Purify 2% of your income from CBRL
That is about $2.00 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.
Calculate my exact amountAbout 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
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
Doubtfulnow
since Jun 2026
Not Halal
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.