Coffee Holding Co., Inc.

JVA: Is Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Halal?

Coffee Holding Co., Inc.

NASDAQConsumer DefensiveUS

$3.46

+0.00%

Market Cap: 19.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

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.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

42.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding JVA

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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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

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

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.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) halal to invest in?
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) 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 Coffee Holding Co., Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 42.5% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Coffee Holding Co., Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Coffee Holding Co., 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 Coffee Holding Co., Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) 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: Aug 26, 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.