What is Sweetgreen, Inc.'s Shariah compliance score?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) has a Shariah compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F, Non-Compliant). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does Sweetgreen, Inc. pass AAOIFI screening?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. SG's debt-to-market-cap is 30.4%.

How much purification is needed for Sweetgreen, Inc.?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

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Is Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Sweetgreen, Inc. 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 Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SG

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Business activity

Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

30.4% of 30.0% limit

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What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding SG

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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SG: Is Sweetgreen, Inc. Halal?

Sweetgreen, Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$10.04

Market Cap: 1.2B

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About Sweetgreen, Inc.

Sweetgreen, Inc. operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants that focus on serving nutritious meals prepared with fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Beyond the in-restaurant dining experience, the company allows customers to place orders digitally through its website and mobile application. Additionally, it offers gift cards that can be redeemed at any of its locations. As of September 26, 2021, Sweetgreen's footprint included 140 establishments spread across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The company was established in 2006 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Why this does not pass

Interest-bearing debt is 30.4% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 12, 2026

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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)

2.0%

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

•Estimated 2.0% of revenue from non-compliant sources. This is an average for Restaurants, not a figure the company reports.

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Compliance History

Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Halal
until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) halal to invest in?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) 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 Sweetgreen, Inc. get a F compliance rating?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 30.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Sweetgreen, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?

Sweetgreen, 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 Sweetgreen, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) 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: Oct 12, 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.