Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CCU
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 CCU
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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CCU: Is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. Halal?
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.
$10.89
Market Cap: 2.0B
Screened on a market cap of 1.9T
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About Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) functions as a prominent beverage enterprise, active throughout Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The company's operations are organized into three distinct divisions: Chile, International Business, and Wine. CCU is involved in the production and commercialization of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers, covering its own proprietary brands alongside those under license. Additionally, it manages the distribution of Pernod Ricard products to various retail outlets, excluding supermarkets. Its comprehensive non-alcoholic portfolio encompasses carbonated soft drinks, nectars, juices, sports and energy beverages, iced tea, mineral, purified, and flavored bottled waters, and instant powdered drink mixes. Beyond this, CCU produces and supplies other alcoholic drinks, including pisco, cocktails, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin, and cider. The company caters to a diverse customer base, ranging from small and medium-sized retail shops and hospitality venues like restaurants, hotels, and bars, to wholesalers and major supermarket chains. Products are also exported internationally, reaching markets in Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Oceania. Established in 1850, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and operates as a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Beverages - Alcoholic
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 66.6% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Beverages - Alcoholic
- Prohibited activity detected: beer
- Prohibited activity detected: wine
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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.