Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

GO: Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Halal?

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

NASDAQConsumer DefensiveUS

$9.58

-1.08%

Market Cap: 947.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

52.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding GO

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. oversees a network of individually managed retail locations throughout the United States. These stores offer an extensive selection of products, encompassing fresh produce, dairy and deli items, floral arrangements, and various meats and seafood, as well as conventional groceries, diverse general merchandise, health and beauty care essentials, frozen foods, and both beer and wine. As of August 9, 2022, the company operated 425 stores across eight states. Founded in 1946, its principal office is situated in Emeryville, California.

Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Grocery Stores

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 17, 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)
3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Grocery Stores: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
  • •Contains reference to: beer
  • •Contains reference to: wine

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Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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This stock is not Shariah-compliant. Here are halal alternatives from the same sector, ranked by compliance score:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) halal to invest in?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. get a F compliance rating?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 52.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 7.3% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.11% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s Shariah verdict?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'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 Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) 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 17, 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.