Root, Inc. (ROOT) - Not Halal (Non-Compliant)
Root, Inc. (ROOT) 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
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Property & Casualty
- Result
- Pass
- Reason
- The sector "Financial Services" and industry "Insurance - Property & Casualty" are not in the excluded categories.
Financial Ratios
- Debt Ratio
- Value: 17.7% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Pass
- Cash & Interest-bearing Securities Ratio
- Value: 91.7% | Threshold: 30% | Result: Fail
- Non-Permissible Income Ratio
- Value: 2.6% | Threshold: 5% | Result: Pass
Dividend Purification
Purification percentage: 2.64%.Based on the company's financial statements, approximately 2.64% of dividend income should be donated to charity for purification. This is derived from identified interest income (2.64% of total income). Some scholars may differ on the exact calculation method.
About Root, Inc.
Root, Inc. provides insurance products and services in the United States. The company offers automobile and renters insurance products primarily through websites, mobile applications, and partnership channels. Root, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Root, Inc. (ROOT) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, Root, Inc. (ROOT) is currently classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.
Does Root, Inc. have any interest income?
Root, Inc.'s interest income ratio is 91.7% of total revenue. AAOIFI standards require this to be below 30%.
What guidelines are used to determine if ROOT stock is Shariah-compliant?
ROOT is screened using AAOIFI Standard No. 21, which involves two checks: business activity screening (ensuring the company's core business is permissible in Islam) and financial ratio screening (checking debt, interest income, and cash ratios against defined thresholds). AAOIFI is the most widely recognized standard for Islamic finance.

