Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Acceptable
Is Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 69/100 (Grade: B).
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HalalScreener rates Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Doubtful, 69/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GNK
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Close to the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
The verdict above is final and free.
Pro members can verify every number behind it: interest-bearing deposits, prohibited income breakdown, and the full AAOIFI math.
Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
You may own GNK, with caution
Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened GNK's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

GNK: Is Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Halal?
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
$24.51
Market Cap: 1.1B
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About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, along with its associated companies, is a global participant in the maritime transport industry, focusing on the delivery of dry bulk commodities across the world's oceans. The firm owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk carrier vessels, which are utilized to convey various materials, including iron ore, coal, grains, steel products, and other loose bulk cargoes. These ships are predominantly leased to a range of clients such as major commodities traders, industrial producers, and state-owned organizations. As of December 31, 2021, Genco's fleet was composed of 44 dry bulk carriers, specifically featuring 17 Capesize, 15 Ultramax, and 12 Supramax vessels, collectively capable of transporting approximately 4,636,000 deadweight tons. Established in 2004, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited maintains its principal office in New York, New York.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Marine Shipping
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Interest-bearing debt is 27.5% of market cap, only 2.5 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Aug 2026
Halal
until the change above
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.