Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CIG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CIG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/CIG
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
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 CIG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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CIG: Is Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais Halal?
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais
$2.32
Market Cap: 6.6B
Screened on a market cap of 33.1B
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About Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CIG) is a prominent Brazilian energy company whose operations, conducted through its various subsidiaries, span the entire electricity value chain: generation, transmission, distribution, and retail. As of December 31, 2021, CIG's substantial infrastructure included 70 hydroelectric, wind, and solar power plants with a collective installed capacity of 5,700 megawatts. Its extensive network also featured 339,086 miles of distribution lines and 4,449 miles of transmission lines. Beyond its core electricity business, the company is active in the gas sector, handling the acquisition, transportation, and distribution of natural gas and its derivatives. Furthermore, CIG offers a diverse range of technology services, including cloud solutions, IT infrastructure and management, cybersecurity, and specialized systems for the operational oversight of public service concessions. Its portfolio extends to energy trading, telecommunications services, distributed generation initiatives, client account services, cogeneration projects, energy efficiency programs, and comprehensive supply and storage management. Established in 1952, Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais maintains its corporate headquarters in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 68.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI 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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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.