What is Givaudan S.A.'s Shariah compliance score?

Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) has a Shariah compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A, Very Good). AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%.

Does Givaudan S.A. pass AAOIFI screening?

Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) passes AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI Standard No. 21 requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30%, (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. GVDNY's debt-to-market-cap is 12.0%.

How much purification is needed for Givaudan S.A.?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) using the latest financial data.

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Is Givaudan (GVDNY) Stock Halal?

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Nov 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Very Good

87Score

Is Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Givaudan S.A. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).

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HalalScreener rates Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) Halal, 87/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Nov 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GVDNY

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Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

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Well clear of the limit

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

12.0% of 30.0% limit

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Givaudan S.A.

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$96.23

Market Cap: 44.4B

Screened on a market cap of 36.7B

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About Givaudan S.A.

Givaudan S.A., operating through its various subsidiaries, serves the global consumer goods industry as a leading creator, supplier, and vendor of products spanning fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary divisions: Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division specializes in a range of offerings, including high-end perfumes, general consumer goods, essential fragrance ingredients, and innovative active beauty compounds. Meanwhile, the Taste & Wellbeing segment caters to an extensive array of food and beverage categories. This encompasses diverse beverages (from carbonated soft drinks and juices to alcoholic and hot beverages), dairy and cheese products (such as yogurts, ice creams, and various spreads), snacks (like rice crackers and cassava chips), savory items, nutraceuticals, baked goods (including biscuits, crackers, and cereals), and confectionery products (such as chewing gum, chocolates, and sweets). Established in 1796, Givaudan's corporate headquarters are located in Vernier, Switzerland. Its geographical reach is significant, maintaining a presence across Switzerland, the broader European continent, Africa, the Middle East, both North and Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Nov 2, 2026

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP-ADR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) halal to invest in?

Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very 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 Givaudan S.A. get a A compliance rating?

Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 12.0% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits well clear of the 30% limit; prohibited income well clear of the 5% limit. The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change Givaudan S.A.'s Shariah verdict?

Givaudan S.A.'s verdict is recalculated at every re-screen, including the one that follows each new quarterly or annual report. 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 Givaudan S.A. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Givaudan S.A. (GVDNY) trades in the US as an ADR, so it is screened from the company's own financial statements in its home currency, currently those for fiscal year 2025, against its home-market market cap. It is re-screened about once a week. Last screened: Nov 2, 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.