Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) - Not Halal (Non-Compliant)
Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) 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 Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- Result
- Doubtful
- Reason
- This company requires further review: description contains keywords that may indicate non-permissible activities: liquor, cigarette; the industry "Grocery Stores" has mixed revenue streams that require further analysis. The sector "Consumer Defensive" is not categorically excluded, but deeper analysis is recommended.
Financial Ratios
- Debt Ratio
- Value: 4296.0% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Fail
- Cash & Interest-bearing Securities Ratio
- Value: 137.4% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Fail
- Non-Permissible Income Ratio
- Value: 0.1% | Threshold: 5% | Result: Pass
Dividend Purification
Purification percentage: 0.09%.Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 0.09% of dividend income should be donated to charity for purification. This is derived from identified interest income (0.09% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
About Maison Solutions Inc.
Maison Solutions Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty grocery retailer in the United States. The company offers perishable products, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruit; non-perishable products, including grocery products comprising cooking utensils, canned foods, Chinese and Asian seasonings and spices, and snacks, as well as liquor, cigarette, lottery, newspaper, reusable bag, non-food, and health products; and general merchandise, beauty care, pharmacy, and other items and services in its stores. It serves its products online. The company was formerly known as Maison International, Inc. and changed its name to Maison Solutions Inc. in September 2021. Maison Solutions Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Monterey Park, California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) is currently classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.

