Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

CWCO: Is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Halal?

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

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$30.00

-0.17%

Market Cap: 480.0M

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Jul 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B

Acceptable

69Score

Is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 69/100 (Grade: B).

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%.

0.0% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own CWCO, with caution

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

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About Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing. It uses reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water from seawater. The company produces and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. It also provides design, engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for desalination projects and water treatment plants, as well as management and engineering services relating to municipal water distribution and treatment. In addition, the company manufactures and services a range of water-related products, including reverse osmosis desalination equipment, membrane separation equipment, filtration equipment, piping systems, vessels, and custom fabricated components; and provides design, engineering, consulting, management, inspection, training, and equipment maintenance services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.

Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Water

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing deposits are 26.2% of market cap, only 3.8 points below the 30% 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 Jul 16, 2026

Compliance History

Doubtful, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) halal to invest in?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) 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 Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. get a B compliance rating?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 26.2% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 1.83% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'s Shariah verdict?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.'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 Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) 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 16, 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.