Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Beyond Meat, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BYND
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 BYND
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Beyond Meat, Inc.
$6.85
Market Cap: 117.8M
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About Beyond Meat, Inc.
Beyond Meat, Inc. specializes in the creation, marketing, and distribution of plant-derived meat alternatives, operating both domestically within the United States and across international markets. The company provides a diverse selection of plant-based protein items, spanning categories such as beef, pork, and poultry substitutes. Its offerings are accessible to consumers through various retail channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, convenience stores, and natural food retailers, in addition to direct online sales. Furthermore, Beyond Meat supplies its products to numerous away-from-home dining establishments, such as restaurants, institutional foodservice providers, and educational facilities. Originally incorporated as Savage River, Inc., the organization rebranded as Beyond Meat, Inc. in September 2018. The company was founded in 2009 and maintains its principal offices in El Segundo, California.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 274.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: pork
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 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.