Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Origin Agritech Limited (SEED) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Origin Agritech Limited 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 Origin Agritech Limited (SEED) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SEED
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 SEED
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Origin Agritech Limited
$0.70
Market Cap: 8.5M
Screened on a market cap of 56.8M
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About Origin Agritech Limited
Established in 1997 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Origin Agritech Limited is a Chinese firm operating in two primary areas: agricultural biotechnology and an e-commerce platform. Its biotechnology segment focuses on the genetic enhancement and breeding of crop seeds, encompassing the development, production, and distribution of hybrid crop varieties and associated seed technologies. The firm also manages an e-commerce platform that caters to farmers across China, offering a diverse array of goods via online and mobile channels. This selection includes agricultural seeds like corn, rice, and vegetables, along with essential farming inputs such as fertilizers and agricultural chemicals. Additionally, the platform provides food, household items, and other consumer products. Origin Agritech maintains collaboration agreements with esteemed institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the National Maize Improvement Center, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Agricultural Inputs
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 51.3% 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 Aug 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.