Beneficient

BENF: Is Beneficient Halal?

Beneficient

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$2.30

+3.60%

Market Cap: 2.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Beneficient (BENF) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Beneficient passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

3625.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding BENF

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Beneficient

Beneficient operates as a technology-driven financial services provider, specializing in delivering liquidity solutions to entities within the alternative asset market. The company manages the AltAccess platform, a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to facilitate the entire spectrum of alternative asset management, from transactions to secure custody and detailed analytics. This secure, end-to-end platform features several integrated components: AltLiquidity: A cybersecure online tool for sourcing and arranging alternative asset liquidity. AltQuote: A valuation tool providing real-time pricing for alternative assets. AltCustody: For digitizing and tracking alternative asset portfolios. AltData: Consolidating investment analytics and data for insightful alternative asset management. AltTrading: Offering a dedicated trading environment. Beneficient caters to a diverse clientele, including affluent individual investors, small to mid-sized institutional investors, family offices, and general partners of various funds. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

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.

Fiscal: Q1 2027Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beneficient (BENF) halal to invest in?
Beneficient (BENF) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Beneficient get a F compliance rating?
Beneficient (BENF) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3625.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Beneficient's Shariah verdict?
Beneficient'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 Beneficient re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Beneficient (BENF) 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: Aug 26, 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.