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This page screens BYD Company Limited (OTC: BYDDF), the Chinese electric vehicle maker. It is not Boyd Gaming, the US casino operator that trades under the NYSE ticker BYD.

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BYD Company Limited

BYDDF: Is BYD Company Limited Halal?

BYD Company Limited

OTCConsumer CyclicalCN

$10.00

Market Cap: 90.8B

Screened on a market cap of 628.5B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Sep 22, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

C+

Fair

57Score

Is BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, BYD Company Limited passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).

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HalalScreener rates BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) Doubtful, 57/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 22, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BYDDF

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%.

26.3% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You may own BYDDF, with caution

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

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About BYD Company Limited

BYD Co., Ltd. engages in new energy vehicles (NEVs), handset components and assembly services, rechargeable batteries, and photovoltaics business. The firm’s products and services include passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, rail transit, batteries, and electronics. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service, and Other Products; Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products; and Others. The Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service, and Other Products segment focus on the sale of mobile handset components such as housing, electronic components, assembly services, and medical protection products. The Automobiles and Related Products, and Other Products segment include automobiles and auto-related moulds and components and automobile leasing and after-sales services, rail transport related business, and medical protection products. The company was founded by Chuan Fu Wang on November 18, 1994 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Auto - Manufacturers

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing debt is 26.3% of market cap, only 3.7 points below the 30% AAOIFI 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 Sep 22, 2026

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Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP-ADR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) halal to invest in?
BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) 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 BYD Company Limited get a C+ compliance rating?
BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 26.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change BYD Company Limited's Shariah verdict?
BYD Company Limited'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 BYD Company Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) 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: Sep 22, 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.