Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Green Plains Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GPRE
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 GPRE
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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GPRE: Is Green Plains Inc. Halal?
Green Plains Inc.
$14.47
Market Cap: 1.0B
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About Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc. is primarily engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and worldwide distribution of ethanol, serving both domestic and international markets. The company's operations are organized into three principal divisions: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, and Partnership. The Ethanol Production division focuses on creating and selling ethanol, which includes industrial-grade alcohol, along with co-products such as distiller grains, ultra-high protein, and corn oil. The Agribusiness and Energy Services division manages grain procurement, handling, and storage operations. It also encompasses a commodity marketing business that acquires, promotes, sells, and delivers various commodities like ethanol, distiller grains, ultra-high protein, corn oil, raw grain, natural gas, and other goods across diverse markets. Furthermore, this division provides grain drying and storage solutions directly to agricultural producers. The Partnership division is dedicated to offering fuel storage and transportation facilities. As of December 31, 2021, Green Plains Inc. commanded a network comprising 29 ethanol storage facilities, 4 fuel terminal facilities, and a sizable fleet of approximately 2,300 leased railcars. Founded in 2004, the company was initially named Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. before adopting its current name, Green Plains Inc., in May 2014. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Omaha, Nebraska.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 45.6% 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: alcohol
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.