Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Gildan Activewear 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 Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GIL
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 GIL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Gildan Activewear Inc.
$40.94
Market Cap: 7.6B
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About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Gildan Activewear Inc. operates as a global producer and seller of a broad spectrum of clothing items, distributing its merchandise across the United States, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers an extensive array of activewear products, including various T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, and athletic shirts. These are marketed under prominent labels such as Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, Alstyle, and GoldToe. In addition to activewear, Gildan provides a comprehensive line of hosiery. This category encompasses athletic, dress, casual, liner, therapeutic, and workwear socks, along with sheer pantyhose, tights, and leggings. These hosiery products are sold under numerous brand names, including Gildan, Under Armour, GoldToe, PowerSox, Signature Gold by Goldtoe, Peds, MediPeds, Therapy Plus, All Pro, Secret, Silks, Secret Silky, and American Apparel. Furthermore, Gildan manufactures underwear for men and boys, as well as women's panties, primarily under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum brands. Its product portfolio also extends to ladies' shapewear, intimate apparel, and accessories, which are offered through the Secret and Secret Silky labels. Gildan's products reach their end consumers via a diverse client base, including wholesale distributors, screen printers, embellishers, traditional retailers, and lifestyle brand companies. The enterprise, founded in 1946, was initially known as Textiles Gildan Inc. before officially changing its name to Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Montreal, Canada.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Apparel - Manufacturers
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 63.7% 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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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.