Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
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 Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DNA
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 DNA
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
$10.27
Market Cap: 691.6M
Screened on a market cap of 773.4M
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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
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 52.3% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% 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.