Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Good
Is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).
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HalalScreener rates The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) Halal, 73/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EL
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within 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
You can own EL
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened EL's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

EL: Is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Halal?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
$104.54
-2.47%
Market Cap: 37.9B
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About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global entity dedicated to the development, marketing, and sale of a diverse range of premium beauty and personal care items worldwide. Its extensive product catalog encompasses numerous offerings across four primary categories. For skin care, it provides moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body treatments, exfoliants, acne and oil control solutions, facial masks, specialized cleansing devices, and sun protection. In makeup, consumers can find lipsticks, glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, powders, compacts, brushes, and various other cosmetic tools. The fragrance segment includes eau de parfum sprays, colognes, scented lotions, powders, creams, candles, and soaps. Lastly, its hair care selection features shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, treatments, finishing sprays, and hair color products. Beyond these, the company also offers ancillary products and services. Estée Lauder boasts an impressive portfolio of owned brands, such as Clinique, M·A·C, Aveda, La Mer, Jo Malone London, and The Ordinary, among many others. Furthermore, it operates under license agreements for notable fashion labels including Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. These products are distributed globally through a broad network of retail channels, comprising high-end department stores, specialty multi-brand retailers, luxury perfumeries and pharmacies, salons and spas, exclusive freestanding stores, its own and authorized online platforms, major third-party e-commerce sites, airport retail locations, and in-flight and duty-free concessions. Established in 1946, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
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since Jul 2026
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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.