Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. 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 Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (BW) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BW
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 BW
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
$4.62
Market Cap: 688.2M
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About Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., known as BW, operates globally to deliver specialized solutions for energy generation and environmental emissions management through its subsidiaries. The company serves a wide array of international clients, including industrial facilities, electric power utilities, municipal organizations, and other commercial enterprises. Its operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Babcock & Wilcox Renewable, Babcock & Wilcox Environmental, and Babcock & Wilcox Thermal. The Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment concentrates on sustainable energy technologies. This encompasses systems for converting waste into energy, the construction and setup of solar projects, and the development of biomass energy solutions. It also supplies crucial black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. This division aims to provide advanced technologies that reroute waste from landfills for electricity production, replace fossil fuels with cleaner options, enable metal recovery, and significantly lower emissions. Secondly, the Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment offers an extensive suite of cutting-edge technologies designed for pollution control and environmental safeguarding. These solutions cater to diverse applications, including power utilities, waste-to-energy plants, biomass operations, carbon black manufacturing, and industrial steam generation. Its comprehensive portfolio features systems for thermal cooling, ash handling, controlling fine particulate matter, mitigating nitrogen and sulfur oxide pollutants, utilizing chemical looping for carbon capture, and managing mercury discharges. Finally, the Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment is dedicated to equipment and services related to steam generation. It furnishes steam-generating apparatus, replacement components for existing systems, and provides comprehensive construction, upkeep, and on-site support services for facilities within the power generation, oil and gas, and general industrial sectors. This division boasts a significant installed base of equipment that supports both public utilities and a broad spectrum of industrial applications, such as refining, petrochemical production, food processing, and metallurgy. Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. maintains its primary corporate offices in Akron, Ohio.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial - Machinery
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 44.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
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Compliance History
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since Aug 2026
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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.