Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock 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 Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ASTI
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 ASTI
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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ASTI: Is Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock Halal?
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
$2.19
Market Cap: 20.7M
Screened on a market cap of 23.0M
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About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and distribution of copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) photovoltaic products. These solar energy solutions are engineered for diverse applications, spanning the aerospace industry, defense sector, emergency management, and both consumer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demands. A notable offering includes their outdoor solar charging devices. The company markets and distributes its goods via a comprehensive network of OEMs, system integrators, wholesalers, retailers, and online e-commerce channels. Founded in 2005, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. maintains its primary offices in Thornton, Colorado.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Solar
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% 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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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.