Is PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, PriceSmart, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 78/100 (Grade: B+).
PSMT β Is PriceSmart, Inc. Halal?
HalalPriceSmart, Inc.
$171.07
+0.88%
About PriceSmart, Inc.
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S. style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. Its warehouse clubs sell brand name and private label consumer products, essential goods, fresh produce, prepared foods, and fresh-baked goods, as well as provides services, such as optical, tire center, and other ancillary services. The company also operates Click & Go, an e-commerce platform for online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services. As of March 29, 2022, it operated 49 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory. PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Sector: Consumer Defensive Β· Industry: Discount Stores
Shariah Compliance Status
Based on AAOIFI screening standards
Good
Good compliance with minor concerns
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- β’Discount Stores: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
Compliance History
Halal β unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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0.1% non-compliant incomePSMT has 0.1% prohibited income. Calculate exactly how much of your dividends to donate.
Financial Overview
Market Cap
5.3B
Price
$171.07
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
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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.