Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Hovnanian Enterprises, 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 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HOV
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 HOV
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
$97.27
Market Cap: 498.2M
Screened on a market cap of 563.9M
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About Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company focused on the entire process of developing residential properties across the United States. This includes everything from the initial design and construction to the marketing and eventual sale of homes. Their diverse housing portfolio encompasses traditional single-family detached houses, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill developments, and dedicated active adult communities. These active lifestyle communities often come equipped with various amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, children's play areas (tot lots), and ample open spaces. Hovnanian caters to a wide array of homebuyers. Their clientele includes individuals purchasing their very first home, first-time and second-time move-up buyers seeking larger residences, luxury home seekers, those desiring an active lifestyle, and empty nesters. In addition to home construction, the company also assists its customers by offering mortgage loans and title insurance services. Hovnanian Enterprises was founded in 1959 and operates from its corporate headquarters located in Matawan, New Jersey.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Residential Construction
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 160.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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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.