Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Embotelladora Andina S.A. (AKO-A) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Embotelladora Andina S.A. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Embotelladora Andina S.A. (AKO-A) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AKO-A
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 AKO-A
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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AKO-A: Is Embotelladora Andina S.A. Halal?
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
$24.29
Market Cap: 1.9B
Screened on a market cap of 3.7T
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About Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Embotelladora Andina S.A., operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent entity involved in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of Coca-Cola branded beverages throughout Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Beyond its core Coca-Cola offerings, the company boasts a comprehensive portfolio that includes a diverse array of non-alcoholic options such as fruit juices, various fruit-flavored drinks, sports beverages, sparkling and still mineral or purified waters, and hard seltzers. Furthermore, Embotelladora Andina S.A. is a manufacturer of packaging materials, producing both conventional and returnable PET bottles, preforms, cases, and plastic caps. Its product reach extends to iced teas and mate-based drinks, and it also handles the sales and distribution of lactose-free dairy products and seed-based beverages. Additionally, the company acts as a distributor for an extensive selection of other consumer goods, comprising energy drinks, wines, ciders, and spirits. It also manages the distribution of frozen products, including ice cream under the Guallarauco brand, and a variety of beers from well-known labels such as Bavaria, Kaiser, Sol, Therezópolis, Estrella Galícia, Tiger, and Eisenbahn. These products are primarily channeled to consumers via small retail stores, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and through a network of independent distributors. Embotelladora Andina S.A. was established in 1946 and its corporate headquarters are located in Santiago, Chile.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 31.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: beer
- Prohibited activity detected: wine
- Prohibited activity detected: spirits
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.