Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Helen of Troy Limited 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 Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HELE
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 HELE
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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HELE: Is Helen of Troy Limited Halal?
Helen of Troy Limited
$28.99
Market Cap: 678.1M
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About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited is a global consumer products enterprise that markets a diverse array of goods across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Home & Outdoor, Health & Wellness, and Beauty. The Home & Outdoor segment provides a variety of household essentials, including kitchen tools, storage and organization solutions, cleaning items, baby feeding and nursery products, insulated drinkware and food containers, and technical outdoor gear like backpacks and luggage. Within the Health & Wellness segment, offerings include health monitoring devices such as thermometers and blood pressure monitors, air quality appliances like purifiers, heaters, and humidifiers, and water purification systems. The Beauty division focuses on hair care, supplying grooming brushes, styling tools, decorative accessories, and a range of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Helen of Troy distributes its products through an extensive network that encompasses mass merchandisers, drugstore chains, warehouse clubs, home improvement centers, grocery stores, specialty retailers, beauty supply outlets, e-commerce platforms, wholesalers, and various distributors, in addition to direct-to-consumer sales. Notable brands under its umbrella include OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, PUR, Honeywell, Braun, Vicks, Drybar, Hot Tools, Revlon, and Bed Head. Incorporated in 1968, the company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 118.4% 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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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.