Cabot Corp.

CBT: Is Cabot Corp. Halal?

Cabot Corp.

NYSEBasic MaterialsUS

$87.88

+1.87%

Market Cap: 4.5B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

70Score

Is Cabot Corp. (CBT) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Cabot Corp. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 70/100 (Grade: B+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Cabot Corp. (CBT) Doubtful, 70/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CBT

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%.

25.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own CBT, with caution

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

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened CBT's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Cabot Corp.

Cabot Corporation operates as a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates through two segments, Reinforcement Materials and Performance Chemicals. The company offers reinforcing carbons that are used in tires as a rubber reinforcing agent and performance additive, as well as in industrial products, such as hoses, belts, extruded profiles, and molded goods; and engineered elastomer composites solutions. It also provides specialty carbons for use in inks, coatings, plastics, adhesives, toners, batteries, and displays; conductive additives and fumed alumina used in lead acid and lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles; fumed silica used in adhesives, sealants, cosmetics, batteries, inks, toners, silicone elastomers, coatings, polishing slurries, and pharmaceuticals; and fumed alumina for use in various products, including inkjet media, lighting, coatings, cosmetics, and polishing slurries. In addition, it offers aerogel, a hydrophobic, silica-based particle to use in various thermal insulation and specialty chemical applications; masterbatch and conductive compound products that are used in automotive, industrial, packaging, infrastructure, agriculture, consumer products, and electronics industries; and inkjet colorants for inkjet printing applications, as well as carbon nanotubes and fumed metal oxides. The company sells its products through distributors and sales representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Cabot Corporation was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Debt is 25.3% of market cap, only 4.7 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 Aug 30, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Doubtful

    until the change above

  4. Halal

    until the change above

  5. Doubtful

    until the change above

  6. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabot Corp. (CBT) halal to invest in?
Cabot Corp. (CBT) 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 Cabot Corp. get a B+ compliance rating?
Cabot Corp. (CBT) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 25.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Cabot Corp.'s Shariah verdict?
Cabot Corp.'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 Cabot Corp. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Cabot Corp. (CBT) 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: Aug 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.