Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Hawaiian Electric Industries, 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 Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HE
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 HE
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
$8.58
Market Cap: 1.5B
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About Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) operates as a diversified holding company primarily focused on three key areas within the state of Hawaii: electric utility services, banking, and investments in renewable and sustainable infrastructure. The company's Electric Utility division is responsible for the generation, acquisition, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity across several Hawaiian islands, including Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. This segment utilizes and explores various clean energy sources, such as wind, solar, photovoltaic, geothermal, wave, hydroelectric, municipal waste, and other biofuels. Its customer base includes suburban communities, resort properties, United States armed forces installations, and agricultural operations. Through its Bank segment, the company runs a community financial institution that provides a full spectrum of banking and financial offerings to both consumers and businesses. These services include savings and checking accounts, along with a wide range of loans, encompassing residential and commercial real estate, mortgages, construction and development, multifamily residential and commercial real estate, consumer, and general commercial lending. This banking arm maintains a network of 42 branches throughout the islands: 29 on Oahu, 6 on Maui, 4 on Hawaii, 2 on Kauai, and 1 on Molokai. The "Other" segment is dedicated to strategic investments in non-regulated renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects exclusively within the Hawaiian Islands. Founded in 1891, Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 152.9% 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.