Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MFG
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 MFG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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MFG: Is Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Halal?
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
$10.17
Market Cap: 124.1B
Screened on a market cap of 19.4T
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About Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., established in 2003 with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, operates as a global financial services conglomerate. Through its various subsidiaries, the company delivers a broad spectrum of financial offerings, encompassing banking, trust, and securities activities across Japan, the Americas, Europe, and the Asia/Oceania region. The group's operations are segmented into five primary divisions: Retail & Business Banking Company, Corporate & Institutional Company, Global Corporate Company, Global Markets Company, and Asset Management Company. Mizuho offers a comprehensive suite of banking products, including deposit accounts and various loan types such as syndicated, housing, and credit card facilities. It also provides strategic business services like matching companies for collaboration, advising on international expansion, and facilitating mergers and acquisitions. Additional consulting services cover wealth management and estate planning, payroll administration, and the sale of public lottery tickets. For its corporate clients, Mizuho crafts sophisticated financial solutions, including bond issuance, M&A advisory, and risk mitigation tools, all designed to support their fund-raising, investment management, and overall financial strategies. The company further assists corporations with capital and business strategy, real estate agency services, and offers specialized advisory for financial institutions regarding investment products, funding support, and the underwriting of public bonds. In the realm of capital markets, Mizuho provides extensive sales and trading capabilities, diverse investment opportunities for individual investors, and expert consulting services for institutional clients. Beyond these, the company's robust service portfolio includes trust administration, securitization and structured finance, pension management, and stock transfer services. It also delivers dedicated securities services, in-depth research, private banking solutions, and comprehensive information technology support.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 345.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
- Prohibited activity detected: lottery
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.