Baker Hughes Company

BKR: Is Baker Hughes Company Halal?

Baker Hughes Company

NASDAQEnergyUS

$62.34

-0.70%

Market Cap: 61.9B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

C+

Fair

58Score

Is Baker Hughes Company (BKR) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Baker Hughes Company passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Baker Hughes Company (BKR) Doubtful, 58/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BKR

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%.

25.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own BKR, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened BKR's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Baker Hughes Company

Baker Hughes Co. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of oilfield products, services, and digital solutions. It operates through the Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) and industrial and Energy Technology (IET) segments. The OFSE segment designs and manufactures products and provides services for onshore and offshore oilfield operations. The IET segment combines expertise, technologies, and services for industrial and energy customers including on and off-shore, LNG, pipeline and gas storage, refining, petrochemical, distributed gas, flow and process control, and industrial segments such as nuclear, aviation, automotive, marine, food and beverage, mining, cement and utilities. The company was founded in April 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing deposits are 25.4% of market cap, only 4.6 points below the 30% limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker Hughes Company (BKR) halal to invest in?
Baker Hughes Company (BKR) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Baker Hughes Company get a C+ compliance rating?
Baker Hughes Company (BKR) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 25.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Baker Hughes Company's Shariah verdict?
Baker Hughes 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 Baker Hughes Company re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Baker Hughes Company (BKR) 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 30, 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.