American States Water Company

AWR: Is American States Water Company Halal?

American States Water Company

NYSEUtilitiesUS

$77.28

+1.15%

Market Cap: 3.0B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

73Score

Is American States Water Company (AWR) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, American States Water Company passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Close to the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

23.2% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own AWR

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purify 1.4% of your income from AWR

That is about $1.40 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About American States Water Company

American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company purchases, produces, distributes, and sells water, as well as distributes electricity. As of December 31, 2021, American States Water Company provided water service to 262,770 customers located throughout 10 counties in the State of California; and distributed electricity to 24,656 customers in San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. The company also provides water and/or wastewater services, including the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities at the water and/or wastewater systems at various military installations. American States Water Company was incorporated in 1929 and is based in San Dimas, California.

Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Water

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 16, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Jul 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is American States Water Company (AWR) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, American States Water Company (AWR) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did American States Water Company get a B+ compliance rating?
American States Water Company (AWR) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 23.2% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 0.6% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 1.36% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change American States Water Company's Shariah verdict?
American States Water Company's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is American States Water Company re-screened for Shariah compliance?
American States Water Company (AWR) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 16, 2026.

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.