Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 5, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Deswell Industries, 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 Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 5, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DSWL
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 DSWL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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DSWL: Is Deswell Industries, Inc. Halal?
Deswell Industries, Inc.
$3.03
Market Cap: 48.1M
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About Deswell Industries, Inc.
Deswell Industries, Inc. specializes in the production and sale of custom injection-molded plastic parts and components, various electronic products and subassemblies, as well as metallic molds and their related accessory parts. These offerings are primarily supplied to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract manufacturers. The company's operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Plastic Injection Molding and Electronic Products Assembling. Through its plastic molding division, Deswell manufactures an extensive array of plastic components used in both consumer and industrial products. This includes parts for electronic entertainment systems, power tools, accessories, and outdoor equipment; casings for items like flashlights, telephones, printers, and scanners; components for industrial machinery and indoor control switches; and elements for audio devices. The company further produces covers and key tops for personal organizers and remote controls, specialized double injection caps, medical product components (such as those for blood testing equipment), laser key caps, automotive parts, and plastic elements for automated robotic systems. The electronics division provides a diverse portfolio of products. This encompasses professional audio equipment, including digital and analogue mixing consoles, amplifiers, signal processors, audio interfaces, network audio devices, and speaker enclosures. It also delivers consumer audio solutions such such as multi-channel receivers-amplifiers and a variety of wired and wireless audio streaming products, in addition to printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Deswell's products are sold across a wide geographical area, with key markets in China, the United States, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Norway, Holland, and Canada, alongside other international regions. Established in 1987, Deswell Industries, Inc. is based in Macau.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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 Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.