Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

DNA: Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. Halal?

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

NYSEHealthcareUS

$6.79

-6.22%

Market Cap: 443.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DNA

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

96.8% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding DNA

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops a platform for cell engineering in the United States. It operates through the Cell Engineering and Biosecurity segments. The company offers cell engineering research and development solutions, as well as cell engineering tools comprising functional genomics, antibody developability, and small molecule developability, artificial intelligence models, and reconfigurable automation cart systems on its platform for use in the research, development, and commercialization of engineered organisms and derived products. It also provides biomonitoring and bioinformatics support services through Canopy, which generates genomic data from strategically positioned nodes through biomonitoring programs; and Horizon, a digital surveillance, analytics, and insights platform that detects and monitors biothreats. In addition, the company offers genetic medicine R&D, protein engineering, bioprocess development, crop nutrition and protection solutions, and plant trait optimization. The company serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology, agriculture, industrial and environment, food and nutrition, consumer and technology, and government and defense industries. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

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.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) halal to invest in?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 96.8% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.'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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) 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.