Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Nomad Foods Limited 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 Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NOMD
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 NOMD
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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NOMD: Is Nomad Foods Limited Halal?
Nomad Foods Limited
$11.76
Market Cap: 1.6B
Screened on a market cap of 1.4B
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About Nomad Foods Limited
Nomad Foods Limited operates as a leading entity in the frozen food industry, handling the manufacturing, promotion, and supply of its diverse product range across a significant portion of Europe. Its operational reach extends to countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Austria, Norway, Spain, and other European territories. The company's extensive product offerings encompass various categories. This includes a selection of seafood items, such as classic fish fingers, breaded or battered fish, and natural fish fillets. They also provide frozen vegetables, with staples like peas and spinach, alongside a variety of poultry and meat products such as chicken nuggets, grilled options, and burgers. Beyond these, Nomad Foods offers a wide array of convenience meals, ranging from ready-to-cook noodles, pasta dishes, and lasagna, to pancakes and other pre-prepared dishes. Their portfolio further diversifies with frozen desserts like ice creams, and other specialized goods such as soups, pizzas, baked items, and plant-based meat alternatives. These products are made available to consumers through major supermarkets and food retail chains. Distribution occurs either directly or through strategic partnership agreements, primarily under well-recognized brands like Birds Eye, Iglo, Findus, Goodfella's, La Cocinera, Ledo, Frikom, San Marco, and Aunt Bessie's. The principal executive office for Nomad Foods Limited is located in Feltham, United Kingdom.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 161.1% 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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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Aug 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 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.
