Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Bausch + Lomb 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 Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BLCO
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 BLCO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation
$16.49
Market Cap: 5.9B
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About Bausch + Lomb Corporation
Bausch + Lomb Corporation is a leading global eye health company. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: Vision Care/Consumer Health, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, and Surgical. The Vision Care/Consumer Health division offers a comprehensive portfolio of contact lenses, encompassing all wearing modalities from daily disposables to frequently replaced options. This segment also provides essential contact lens care products, over-the-counter eye drops, and nutritional supplements aimed at alleviating common eye conditions like allergies, conjunctivitis, and dry eye. Through its Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals segment, the company develops and markets both proprietary and generic prescription medications. These pharmaceuticals are utilized for post-operative recovery and the treatment of various ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and retinal disorders. Additionally, it supplies therapeutic contact lenses. The Surgical segment is dedicated to providing advanced tools and technologies for surgical interventions related to cataracts, as well as vitreous and retinal conditions. Its offerings include intraocular lenses (IOLs) with their delivery systems, phacoemulsification equipment, and a range of other specialized surgical instruments and devices. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 88.6% 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.
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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.