Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Transocean Ltd. (RIG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Transocean Ltd. 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 Transocean Ltd. (RIG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/RIG
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 RIG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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RIG: Is Transocean Ltd. Halal?
Transocean Ltd.
$5.62
+2.00%
Market Cap: 6.3B
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About Transocean Ltd.
Transocean Ltd., in conjunction with its subsidiaries, offers specialized contract drilling services for oil and natural gas wells throughout the world. The company provides mobile offshore drilling rigs, all necessary equipment, and skilled workforces to carry out these drilling operations. As of February 14, 2022, Transocean oversaw and held partial ownership interests in a fleet of 37 mobile offshore drilling units. This fleet notably included 27 ultra-deepwater floaters and 10 floaters built to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Its clientele is varied, consisting of major integrated energy corporations, state-owned or government-controlled oil enterprises, and numerous independent energy companies. Established in 1926, Transocean's corporate headquarters are located in Steinhausen, Switzerland.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 81.6% 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 Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.