Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is VNET Group, Inc. (VNET) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, VNET Group, Inc. 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 VNET Group, Inc. (VNET) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VNET
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 VNET
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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VNET Group, Inc.
$3.92
Market Cap: 1.1B
Screened on a market cap of 9.8B
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About VNET Group, Inc.
VNET Group, Inc. operates as an investment holding company, delivering a comprehensive suite of hosting and digital infrastructure services throughout China. Its core offerings encompass managed hosting, featuring services such as colocation – where clients can house their servers and networking equipment within dedicated data center space or by leasing partial or entire cabinets. This is complemented by server administration and interconnectivity solutions. Beyond these fundamental services, VNET provides an array of value-added options, including hybrid IT integration, bare metal server provisions, robust firewall protection, server load balancing, advanced data backup and recovery, as well as extensive data center and server management services. The company also offers cloud computing services, enabling customers to deploy and run applications over the internet utilizing VNET's IT infrastructure, alongside secure VPN services to extend private networks via public internet connections. Operational support from VNET includes operating system maintenance and updates, continuous server monitoring, backup and restoration capabilities, server security evaluations, and disaster recovery planning. Furthermore, the company possesses expertise in data center development, offering services from site selection and planning to the design and construction of both wholesale and retail facilities. VNET caters to a broad and diverse clientele, spanning sectors such as information technology and cloud services, telecommunications carriers, social networking platforms, gaming and entertainment industries, e-commerce businesses, automotive companies, financial services institutions, government agencies, blue-chip enterprises, small-to-mid-sized businesses, and even individual users. As of December 31, 2021, VNET boasted significant operational scale, managing 78,540 cabinets across 40 proprietary data centers and 64 facilities operated in partnership. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Beijing, People's Republic of China, the company was previously known as 21Vianet Group, Inc. before officially rebranding to VNET Group, Inc. in October 2021.
Sector: Technology · Industry: Information Technology Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 311.4% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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 Halalnow
since Aug 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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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.