MCD — McDonald's Corp.

Core business is permissible, but the company is known for unusually high leverage.

Why?

McDonald's core restaurant business is permissible, but the company has long been known for carrying significantly higher debt relative to its balance sheet than typical consumer companies, a structure tied to its franchise and real estate financing model. This makes its debt ratio a recurring point of scrutiny in Islamic screens.

How this was screened

Primary basis: Financial-ratio screen.

References

• Screened against commonly applied Islamic finance criteria (business-activity exclusions plus AAOIFI-influenced financial ratio thresholds); exact methodology varies by provider (e.g. AAOIFI, S&P/Dow Jones Islamic Market, MSCI Islamic).

As of: 2026-09-06

This is informational guidance only, not investment advice or a certified Sharia determination. Financial ratios shift every quarter — always verify current figures with a dedicated Islamic screening service or qualified financial and religious advisor before making investment decisions.