Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, American Vanguard Corporation 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 American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AVD
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 AVD
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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American Vanguard Corporation
$1.60
Market Cap: 45.8M
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About American Vanguard Corporation
American Vanguard Corporation, through its various subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of specialized chemicals for agricultural, commercial, and consumer applications across the United States and internationally. The company formulates and produces a comprehensive range of chemicals, including pest control agents like insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and molluscicides, as well as solutions for soil health, plant nutrition, growth regulation, and soil fumigation. These offerings are available in liquid, powder, and granular forms, serving purposes in crop cultivation, turf and ornamental plant management, and human and animal health protection. American Vanguard also actively promotes, sells, and distributes finished chemical and biological products specifically designed for crop uses, and extends its distribution services to chemicals for the turf and ornamental markets. Its extensive distribution network encompasses partnerships with national distribution firms, purchasing collectives, and co-operatives, alongside its own sales offices, dedicated sales force, independent sales agents, and fully owned distribution entities. Established in 1969, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Agricultural Inputs
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 1120.6% 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 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.