
Is Argan (AGX) stock Halal?
As of the September 2026 screening, Argan, Inc. (AGX) meets every AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 requirement: non-permissible income, interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt all sit within the thresholds, and there is no impermissible preference share structure. The dividend purification factor is 97.33%. The stock is re-screened every month.
Argan is a holding company primarily engaged in overseeing operations within the engineering and construction services arena. The company operates through its subsidiaries, with a strong focus on designing and constructing energy-related facilities. Argan is prominently known for its work in developing natural gas-fired power plants, which contribute significantly to the energy infrastructure sector. In addition, Argan provides services in renewable energy projects, expanding its impact within the sustainable energy domain. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Argan a Halal investment?
Is Argan Shariah compliant?
For industrial companies like Argan, the product is rarely the problem; aircraft, vehicles and machinery are permissible. The exposure is leverage: fleets and factories are financed, and the 30% cap that AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 places on interest bearing debt is the screen that decides most verdicts in this sector.
Does Argan pass the business activity test?
Yes. In the September 2026 screening Argan holds an overall PASS, which a stock only earns when its core business clears the activity screen. The activity itself raises no Shariah objection; the scrutiny belongs to the financing.
Is Argan's income Halal?
Yes, within AAOIFI's tolerance. Argan's income from non-permissible sources stays below 5% of revenue in the September 2026 screening, and the small impure portion is handled through purification: the factor of 97.33% tells holders of AGX what share of each dividend to keep and what remainder to donate to charity.
Does Argan meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?
Yes. Both caps hold this month: interest bearing investments and interest bearing debt each stay below 30% of market capitalisation. Because the caps move with the share price, our Shariah Supervisory Board has AGX re-screened every month, and the result above always shows the latest verdict.
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