DOW: Is Dow Inc. Halal?
Dow Inc.
$29.03
-3.17%
Market Cap: 21.0B
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Sep 7, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Dow Inc. (DOW) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Dow 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 Dow Inc. (DOW) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 7, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DOW
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 DOW
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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About Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. is a global leader in materials science, delivering diverse solutions for key industries such as packaging, infrastructure development, mobility, and consumer products. The company's reach extends across numerous regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment is responsible for producing foundational chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, along with a range of polymers including polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers a broad spectrum of products, from ethylene and propylene oxides, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols to aromatic isocyanates and comprehensive polyurethane systems. This division also provides coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composite materials, alongside essential chemicals such as caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomers. Additionally, it supplies specialized products like cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials & Coatings division focuses on architectural and industrial paint and coating solutions, catering to diverse applications including maintenance, protective finishes, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather goods. This segment also develops high-performance silicones, specialty materials, and the necessary feedstocks and intermediates for silicone production. In addition to its core materials science endeavors, Dow Inc. also engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 76.2% 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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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 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.