McDonald's Corporation (MCD) - Not Halal (Non-Compliant)
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant) according to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards. This assessment is based on business activity screening and financial ratio analysis using the AAOIFI methodology.
Business Activity Screen
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Result
- Doubtful
- Reason
- This company requires further review: the industry "Restaurants" has mixed revenue streams that require further analysis. The sector "Consumer Cyclical" is not categorically excluded, but deeper analysis is recommended.
Financial Ratios
- Debt Ratio
- Value: 25.2% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Pass
- Cash & Interest-bearing Securities Ratio
- Value: 0.4% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Pass
- Non-Permissible Income Ratio
- Value: 0.3% | Threshold: 5% | Result: Pass
Dividend Purification
Purification percentage: 0.30%.Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 0.30% of dividend income comes from non-permissible sources; this is the share many investors donate to purify it. This is derived from identified interest income (0.30% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
About McDonald's Corporation
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McDonald's Corporation (MCD) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is currently classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.


