
Is Caleres (CAL) stock Halal?
As of the September 2026 screening, Caleres, Inc. (CAL) does not meet the AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 threshold for the interest-bearing debt screen, so the stock is not currently classified as Shariah compliant. It is re-screened every month and can regain compliance if its financial structure changes.
Caleres is a prominent player in the retail and wholesale footwear industry. The company is known for designing, sourcing, and marketing a diverse range of footwear products tailored for various demographics and occasions. The primary function of Caleres is to offer consumers high-quality footwear that combines fashion with functionality, catering to different lifestyle needs and trends. Among its notable features is its extensive portfolio of renowned brands, including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, and Dr. Scholl's. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Caleres a Halal investment?
Is Caleres Shariah compliant?
For industrial companies like Caleres, the product is rarely the problem; aircraft, vehicles and machinery are permissible. The exposure is leverage: fleets and factories are financed, and the 30% cap that AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 places on interest bearing debt is the screen that decides most verdicts in this sector.
Does Caleres pass the business activity test?
The activity screen is only part of the picture this month: Caleres currently fails the interest-bearing debt screen, so the overall verdict is not compliant regardless of the business itself. The activity itself raises no Shariah objection; the scrutiny belongs to the financing.
Is Caleres' income Halal?
Yes, within AAOIFI's tolerance. Caleres' income from non-permissible sources stays below 5% of revenue in the September 2026 screening.
Does Caleres meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?
Not in full. Interest bearing debt currently exceeds the 30% cap, while the other ratio stays within it. One breach is enough to fail the screening; the ratios are reassessed monthly under our Shariah Supervisory Board.
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