Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Arq, Inc. (ARQ) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Arq, Inc. 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 Arq, Inc. (ARQ) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ARQ
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 ARQ
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Arq, Inc.
$2.03
Market Cap: 87.1M
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About Arq, Inc.
Operating throughout North America, Arq, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of activated carbon materials. Their product range encompasses various types of activated carbon, specifically granular, powdered, and colloidal forms. Additionally, they provide Arq Powder Wetcake, which is a finely processed, low-ash particle originating from coal waste, along with additives formulated for managing air pollution. These versatile products find application in numerous sectors, including water purification, remediation of contaminated groundwater, enhancing soil composition, controlling atmospheric discharges, and as components in asphalt mixtures. Established in 1996, the company rebranded as Arq, Inc. in February 2024, having previously been known as Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial - Pollution & Treatment Controls
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 35.5% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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 Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.