Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (TLF) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Tandy Leather Factory, 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 Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (TLF) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TLF
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 TLF
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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TLF: Is Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Halal?
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
$2.49
Market Cap: 20.3M
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About Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialized retail provider of leather and various leathercrafting supplies. The company's operations extend across North America and into Spain. It furnishes customers with a broad range of products, including raw leather, specialized hand tools, essential hardware, crafting kits, liquid treatments, instructional materials, access to open workbenches, machinery, and a wide selection of related accessories and components. Beyond retail, Tandy Leather also manufactures its own line of products, such as leather laces, pre-cut leather pieces, DIY project kits, thread laces, belt blanks and straps, and Craftaids. Additionally, the company offers industrial services, including cutting, splitting, and assembly, catering specifically to business clients. Its merchandise is sold under several proprietary brand names, including Tandy Leather, Eco-Flo, Craftool, CraftoolPro, Dr. Jackson's, and TandyPro. Sales are conducted through a network of 106 company-owned retail stores – comprising 95 locations in the United States, ten in Canada, and one in Spain – as well as via online platforms such as tandyleather.com, tandyleather.ca, tandyleather.eu, and tandyleather.com.au. Founded in 1919, the company initially operated as The Leather Factory, Inc., changing its name to Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. in 2005. Its corporate base is situated in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Specialty Retail
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 139.7% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
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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.