FOSL: Is Fossil Group, Inc. Halal?
Fossil Group, Inc.
$6.20
Market Cap: 366.4M
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Sep 22, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Fossil Group, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 22, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FOSL
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over 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 FOSL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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About Fossil Group, Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the global design, development, marketing, and distribution of consumer fashion accessories. Its extensive product range encompasses classic timepieces, cutting-edge smartwatches, various jewelry items, designer handbags, compact leather goods, fashionable belts, and sunglasses. Beyond its own collections, the company also manufactures and distributes private label brands, and it engages in acquiring and reselling branded merchandise within non-FOSSIL branded retail environments. Fossil Group offers products under its own proprietary brand names, which include FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. Additionally, it holds licenses for prominent brands such as ARMANI EXCHANGE, DIESEL, DKNY, EMPORIO ARMANI, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, MICHAEL KORS, PUMA, TORY BURCH, Skechers, and BMW. The company employs a diverse sales and distribution network, selling its products through its own chain of retail and outlet stores, major department stores, specialty retail establishments, dedicated watch and jewelry boutiques, mass market retailers, e-commerce platforms, and both licensed and franchised FOSSIL retail locations, as well as via retail concessions. Its reach further extends to sales channels on airlines and cruise ships. As of January 2, 2022, Fossil Group operated a total of 370 stores worldwide. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Fossil, Inc., before officially changing its name to Fossil Group, Inc., in May 2013. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Richardson, Texas.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Apparel - Footwear & Accessories
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 47.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
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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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.