HEINY: Is Heineken N.V. Halal?
Heineken N.V.
$40.79
Price as of Sep 14, 2026
Market Cap: 45.3B
Screened on a market cap of 39.0B
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Sep 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Heineken N.V. (HEINY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Heineken N.V. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Heineken N.V. (HEINY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HEINY
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 HEINY
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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About Heineken N.V.
Heineken N.V. specializes in the production and global distribution of alcoholic beverages, primarily beer and cider, supplemented by non-alcoholic options such as soft drinks and water. The company boasts an extensive portfolio of beer labels, featuring globally recognized names like Heineken, Amstel, Desperados, and Tiger, alongside numerous regional and local selections. Its cider offerings include popular brands such as Strongbow Apple Ciders, Bulmers, and Old Mout. This wide array of products is supplied to a diverse clientele, including retailers, bars, pubs, hotels, and restaurants throughout Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Asia Pacific markets. Founded in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1864, Heineken N.V. operates as a subsidiary of Heineken Holding N.V.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Beverages - Alcoholic
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 49.4% 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 industry: Beverages - Alcoholic
- Prohibited activity detected: beer
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 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.