What is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) has a Shariah compliance score of 62/100 (Grade: B, Acceptable). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Shariah screening, which is neither a clear pass nor a clear fail. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. GENK's debt-to-market-cap is 21.9%.

How much purification is needed for GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. for Shariah compliance for free?

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Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Acceptable

62Score

Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 62/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) Doubtful, 62/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GENK

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Business activity

Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

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

21.9% of 30.0% limit

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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You may own GENK, with caution

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

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GENK: Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Halal?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$1.66

Market Cap: 54.7M

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About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. operates restaurants in the United States. The company offers meats, poultry, and seafood. GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Cerritos, California.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

Business activity: the company's own filing confirms revenue from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited but does not disclose its share, so it cannot be shown to be under the 5% 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 Oct 10, 2026

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Share not disclosed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Prohibited revenue confirmed, share not disclosed

2.0%

The company's own filing names this revenue but does not say how large it is, so it cannot be shown to be under the AAOIFI 5% limit. The verdict stays Doubtful until the company discloses a figure. The percentage shown is an estimate for purification only.

•Serves alcoholic beverages; their share of revenue is not disclosed

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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, which names this revenue without a figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR

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Compliance History

Doubtfulnow
since Sep 2026
Halal
until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) halal to invest in?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) 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 GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. get a B compliance rating?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 21.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

GEN Restaurant Group, 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 GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) 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: Oct 10, 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.