Canon Inc.

CAJ: Is Canon Inc. Halal?

Canon Inc.

NYSETechnologyJP

$21.63

+0.00%

Market Cap: 22.0B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

82Score

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).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

10.8% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own CAJ

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

No purification owed

Based on the latest screening, none of its income comes from prohibited sources.

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

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 30, 2026

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.

Fiscal: FY 2022Data source: FMP-ADR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canon Inc. (CAJ) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Canon Inc. (CAJ) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Canon Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Canon Inc. (CAJ) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 10.8% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Canon Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Canon Inc.'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 Canon Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Canon Inc. (CAJ) 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: Jul 30, 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.