Matson, Inc.

MATX: Is Matson, Inc. Halal?

Matson, Inc.

NYSEIndustrialsUS

$203.53

-0.19%

Market Cap: 6.2B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

87Score

Is Matson, Inc. (MATX) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Matson, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

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

5.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own MATX

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purify 1.2% of your income from MATX

That is about $1.20 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About Matson, Inc.

Matson, Inc. specializes in providing integrated ocean transportation and logistics solutions. Its Ocean Transportation segment offers crucial ocean freight services connecting the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, alongside other island nations within Micronesia. Their diverse cargo includes everything from refrigerated foodstuffs, packaged consumer goods, building materials, and automobiles to livestock, seafood, general sustenance, and a wide array of retail and e-commerce merchandise. Additionally, the company operates an expedited express service facilitating trade between China and Long Beach, California, extending its reach to various South Pacific islands and Okinawa, Japan. Beyond direct shipping, this segment manages comprehensive terminal operations, including container stevedoring, refrigerated cargo handling, inland transport, and container equipment maintenance across key locations in Hawaii (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai) and Alaska (Anchorage, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor). They also offer vessel management and container transshipment services. Matson's Logistics division delivers a broad spectrum of multimodal transportation brokerage services. These encompass domestic and international rail intermodal, various highway trucking options (long-haul, regional, specialized, flat-bed, less-than-truckload, and expedited freight), less-than-container load consolidation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and comprehensive supply chain management, including non-vessel operating common carrier freight forwarding. Key clients include the U.S. military, freight forwarders, major retailers, consumer goods companies, and automobile manufacturers. Established in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1882, the company was formerly known as Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. before adopting its current name, Matson, Inc., in June 2012.

Sector: Industrials · Industry: Marine Shipping

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matson, Inc. (MATX) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Matson, Inc. (MATX) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Matson, Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Matson, Inc. (MATX) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 5.7% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 2.3% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 1.20% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Matson, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Matson, Inc.'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 Matson, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Matson, Inc. (MATX) 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: Jul 18, 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.