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Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B

Acceptable

65Score

Is Ouster, Inc. (OUST) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ouster, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 65/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates Ouster, Inc. (OUST) Doubtful, 65/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/OUST

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%.

0.8% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You may own OUST, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

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Ouster, Inc.

OUST: Is Ouster, Inc. Halal?

Ouster, Inc.

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$28.43

Market Cap: 2.1B

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About Ouster, Inc.

Ouster, Inc. engages in the production and sale of lidar sensor kits for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers the Outer Sensor (OS) product line, including OSDome that provides a hemispheric field of view; OS0 for wide view; OS1, for mid-range view; and OS2 for long-range view. It also provides the DF series, a suite of short, mid, and long-range solid-state digital lidar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving systems; Velodyne that offers surround-view lidar sensors comprising VLP-16, VLP-16 Lite, VLP-16 Hi-Res, VLP-32, and VLS-128; Ouster Gemini, a perception platform designed for smart infrastructure deployments; and BlueCity, a Gemini-powered solution for traffic operations, planning, and safety. In addition, the company offers ZED, a high-performance camera that provides 2D and 3D color data, as well as AI Compute. Further, it is developing solid-state digital flash sensors, a suite of short, mid, and long-range solid-state digital lidar sensors that provide uniform precision imaging without motion blur across an entire field of view. Ouster, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Semiconductors

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Income from prohibited sources is close to the 5% limit.

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Oct 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ouster, Inc. (OUST) halal to invest in?
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Ouster, Inc. get a B compliance rating?
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.8% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Ouster, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Ouster, 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 Ouster, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) 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 17, 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.