Is Bayer (BAYRY) Stock Halal?
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Nov 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Bayer AG (BAYRY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Bayer AG 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 Bayer AG (BAYRY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Nov 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BAYRY
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 BAYRY
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BAYRY
Bayer AG
$13.99
Market Cap: 55.0B
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About Bayer AG
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Bayer AG, functions as a prominent global life sciences company through its various subsidiaries. Its extensive operations are strategically segmented into Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The Pharmaceuticals division concentrates on developing and marketing prescription medications, with key areas including cardiology and women's healthcare. It also offers specialized therapeutic solutions for oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, alongside diagnostic imaging equipment, contrast agents, and advanced cell and gene therapies. Bayer's Consumer Health segment provides a wide array of non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines, medical devices, medicated skincare items, and nutritional supplements. These self-care products address diverse health needs such as dermatology, dietary support, pain relief, cardiovascular risk prevention, digestive issues, allergy management, and cold and cough symptoms. The Crop Science division supports the agricultural sector with chemical and biological crop protection products, genetically enhanced plant traits, seeds, digital farming tools, and solutions for pest and weed control. This segment also manages the breeding, propagation, production, and specialized treatment of seeds, complemented by dedicated customer service for farmers. Bayer is actively involved in numerous strategic collaborations to bolster its research and development pipeline. These partnerships include an agreement with MD Anderson Cancer Center for oncology drug development, a research and licensing deal with Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc. focused on novel treatments for cardiovascular and gynecological diseases, and collaborations with Exscientia Ltd, Foundation Medicine Inc., Evotec AG, and Arvinas Inc. Additionally, the company maintains strategic research alliances with the University of Oxford for gynecological therapies and with Kyoto University to discover potential new drugs for pulmonary conditions. The company’s products reach a broad market through various distribution channels, including wholesale partners, independent and chain pharmacies, supermarkets, online and other retail outlets, hospitals, and direct sales to agricultural producers. Bayer Aktiengesellschaft was established in 1863 and is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 75.3% 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.
Shariah Compliance Status
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 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.