CAJ: Is Canon Inc. Halal?
Canon Inc.
$21.63
Price as of Sep 17, 2026
Market Cap: 22.0B
Screened on a market cap of 3.8T
Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Sep 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Very Good
Is Canon Inc. (CAJ) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Canon Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 82/100 (Grade: A).
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HalalScreener rates Canon Inc. (CAJ) Halal, 82/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CAJ
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of 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
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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
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About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in the production and distribution of a diverse array of advanced technological products. Its extensive offerings range from office solutions like multifunction devices (MFDs) and various types of printers (laser and inkjet) to consumer imaging products such as cameras, as well as sophisticated medical diagnostic systems and industrial lithography equipment. The company organizes its extensive operations into four primary units: Printing Business Unit, Imaging Business Unit, Medical System Business Unit, and Industrial and Others Business Unit. The Printing Business Unit encompasses a wide range of products for document management, including office MFDs, document solutions, laser multifunction and single-function printers, inkjet printers, image scanners, calculators, and high-volume digital printing presses (continuous feed and sheet-fed) and large format printers. The Imaging Business Unit focuses on visual technology, providing interchangeable-lens and compact digital cameras, lenses, compact photo printers, network cameras, video management and content analytics software, digital camcorders, digital cinema cameras, broadcast equipment, and multimedia projectors. Canon's Medical System Business Unit delivers advanced diagnostic and imaging solutions for healthcare, such as computed tomography (CT), diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, alongside clinical chemistry analyzers, digital radiography systems, and ophthalmic equipment. The Industrial and Others Business Unit addresses specialized manufacturing needs with products like semiconductor and flat panel display lithography equipment, vacuum thin-film deposition equipment, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display manufacturing tools, die bonders, handy terminals, and document scanners. Beyond hardware, Canon also provides essential maintenance services and supplies consumables such as replacement drums, parts, toners, and paper. Operating under the globally recognized Canon brand, its products are distributed worldwide through a network of subsidiaries and independent distributors, reaching dealers, retail outlets, and directly serving end-users. Established in 1933, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Computer Hardware
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
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.