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Non-Compliant
WEN
Quality Rating
B
Minimal compliance quality
This report evaluates Wendy's Company (WEN), a quick-service restaurant operator, for Shariah compliance. The company fails key financial thresholds due to high debt levels but maintains a permissible core business in food services. Index research confirms exclusion from all major Shariah indices, leading to a non-compliant status. Purification is required for minor non-compliant income, and ESG factors show low risk with resolved controversies. Investors should monitor debt reduction efforts for potential future compliance.
Purification Required
4.83%
moderate
Moderate purification required - consider carefully
Index Inclusion
Not included in any major Shariah indices (S&P, MSCI, FTSE, DJIM)
Key Compliance Considerations
- Excessive debt ratio (182.53%) exceeding all thresholds (AAOIFI 30%, MSCI/SP 33%)
- Marginal interest income (4.83%) near 5% limit
- High leverage from conventional financing structures
Debt Ratio
182.5%
Liquidity Ratio
15.0%
Interest Income Ratio
4.8%
Purification
4.83%