Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Bristow 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 Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VTOL
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 VTOL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Bristow Group Inc.
$38.64
Market Cap: 1.1B
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About Bristow Group Inc.
Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies and government agencies in the United Kingdom, Norway, the United States, Nigeria, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. The company offers various aviation services comprising personnel transportation, search and rescue (SAR), medevac, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services. It also operates specialized helicopters, as well as provides trained personnel. In addition, the company is involved in dry leasing of aircraft to third-party operators; and sales of parts. Further, it provides equipment or additional services, such as logistical and maintenance support, training services, and flight and maintenance crews; and regular passenger transport and charter services. Bristow Group Inc. was founded in 1948 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 65.1% 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 May 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.