Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 5, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is ATA Creativity Global (AACG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, ATA Creativity Global passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 5, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AACG
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding AACG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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ATA Creativity Global
$0.69
Market Cap: 10.9M
Screened on a market cap of 82.1M
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About ATA Creativity Global
Headquartered in Beijing, China, ATA Creativity Global, founded in 1999, delivers a broad spectrum of educational services to individual students across China and internationally. These services encompass specialized training in portfolio development, research-based learning methodologies, and comprehensive guidance for overseas study. The company also offers art classes directly within high schools through strategic partnerships, foreign language proficiency training, and art education programs tailored for younger learners, alongside various other educational support options. Complementing its physical presence, the company provides online courses. By the end of 2021, its operations included 21 training centers spread across 20 Chinese cities. The firm adopted its current name, ATA Creativity Global, in September 2019, having previously operated as ATA Inc.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Education & Training Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 56.0% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Sep 2026
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until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Under Review
until the change above
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.