Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Lesaka Technologies, 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 Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/LSAK
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 LSAK
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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LSAK: Is Lesaka Technologies, Inc. Halal?
Lesaka Technologies, Inc.
$4.45
Market Cap: 381.8M
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About Lesaka Technologies, Inc.
Lesaka Technologies, Inc. is a prominent financial technology firm specializing in delivering essential fintech solutions to individuals and small businesses who are either unbanked or underbanked. While its primary focus is on South Africa, the company also serves international markets. Central to its strategy, Lesaka develops advanced payment technologies designed to facilitate a wide array of financial and value-added services for its diverse customer base. The company's operations are strategically divided into three core segments: Processing, Financial Services, and Technology. The Processing segment handles the end-to-end management of transaction data, including its collection, secure transmission, and efficient retrieval for clients. Through its Financial Services segment, Lesaka offers direct financial products such as bank accounts, various loan types (including short-term credit), and life insurance options. The Technology segment is responsible for the sale of hardware like point-of-sale (POS) devices, SIM cards, and other critical consumables, in addition to licensing the company's proprietary technology and providing associated technical services. Originally incorporated in 1997, the company, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, was formerly known as Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. It officially adopted the name Lesaka Technologies, Inc. in May 2022.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 52.8% 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.