
JVA: Is Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Halal?
Coffee Holding Co., Inc.
$3.46
+0.00%
Market Cap: 19.8M
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Coffee Holding Co., Inc. 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.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding JVA
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page
About Coffee Holding Co., Inc.
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) is a comprehensive coffee business that handles the production, roasting, packaging, marketing, and distribution of roasted and blended coffees across the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. The company's offerings include wholesale green coffee, providing around 90 different varieties of unroasted beans to a diverse customer base, from large and medium-sized roasters to smaller operations and coffee shop owners. In addition to its green bean sales, Coffee Holding Co. processes, blends, packages, and sells coffee under private labels. As of October 31, 2021, it supplied roughly 21 private labels to wholesalers and retailers, with products available in cans, brick packages, and various instant coffee formats. The firm also develops and markets its own branded coffees to supermarkets, wholesalers, and both independently owned and multi-unit retail establishments. Beyond coffee, the company provides tabletop coffee roasting equipment, a range of instant coffees, and tea products. Its own coffee brands feature names such as Cafe Caribe, Don Manuel, S&W, Cafe Supremo, Via Roma, Premier Roasters, Harmony Bay, and Steep and Brew. Founded in 1971, the company was originally named Transpacific International Group Corp, changing to Coffee Holding Co., Inc. in April 1998. It is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
Shariah Compliance Status
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.
