What is FST Corp.'s Shariah compliance score?

FST Corp. (KBSX) has a Shariah compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F, Non-Compliant). 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 FST Corp. pass AAOIFI screening?

FST Corp. (KBSX) does not pass 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%. KBSX's debt-to-market-cap is 52.0%.

How much purification is needed for FST Corp.?

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 FST Corp. (KBSX) using the latest financial data.

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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

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Is FST Corp. (KBSX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, FST Corp. 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 FST Corp. (KBSX) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KBSX

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Business activity

Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

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

52.0% of 30.0% limit

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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding KBSX

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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KBSX: Is FST Corp. Halal?

FST Corp.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalTW

$1.46

Market Cap: 65.4M

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About FST Corp.

Based in Chiayi, Taiwan, FST Corp. specializes in the full scope of activities for steel golf shafts. This includes their conceptualization, production, global marketing, and distribution. The company provides these essential components to golf club original equipment manufacturers and various distributors across the world. Their line of steel shafts is prominently featured under the KBS brand name.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Leisure

Why this does not pass

Interest-bearing debt is 52.0% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 8, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)

2.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

•Estimated 2.0% of revenue from non-compliant sources. This is an average for Leisure, not a figure the company reports.

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Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FST Corp. (KBSX) halal to invest in?

FST Corp. (KBSX) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.

Why did FST Corp. get a F compliance rating?

FST Corp. (KBSX) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 52.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.

What could change FST Corp.'s Shariah verdict?

FST Corp.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. 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 FST Corp. re-screened for Shariah compliance?

FST Corp. (KBSX) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Oct 8, 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.