Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Diversified Energy Company PLC 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 Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DEC
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 DEC
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Diversified Energy Company PLC
$14.83
Market Cap: 1.0B
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About Diversified Energy Company PLC
Diversified Energy Company PLC, rebranded from Diversified Gas & Oil PLC in May 2021, functions as an autonomous entity that owns and operates active natural gas and crude oil wells. Its main operational base is located within the Appalachian Basin of the United States, but its business activities extend beyond this region. The company handles the full scope of hydrocarbon resource management, from the initial extraction (production) to distribution (marketing) and delivery (transportation) of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and condensates. Its extensive holdings include numerous natural gas wells and their associated gathering infrastructure, situated across states such as Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. Diversified Energy Company PLC was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 279.2% 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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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.