Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

79Score

Is Ecolab Inc. (ECL) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ecolab Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 79/100 (Grade: B+).

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HalalScreener rates Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Halal, 79/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ECL

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

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

16.3% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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Ecolab Inc.

ECL: Is Ecolab Inc. Halal?

Ecolab Inc.

NYSEBasic MaterialsUS

$288.89

-0.66%

Market Cap: 81.0B

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About Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 19, 2026

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

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Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ecolab Inc. (ECL) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Ecolab Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 16.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Ecolab Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Ecolab 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 Ecolab Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) 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: Oct 19, 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.