Is Star (STHO) stock Halal?

Star is a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of business operations and investments. Its primary function is to manage a portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliated companies across different sectors, which may include real estate, finance, technology, and consumer goods. By maintaining a diverse range of interests, Star Holdings aims to mitigate risk and capitalize on growth opportunities in multiple industries. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Star a Halal investment?

Is Star Shariah compliant?

No. In the October 2026 screening Star (STHO) does not pass AAOIFI screening: it fails the interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt screens. Property itself is a permissible asset, which is why real estate attracts Halal investors. The screening question for Star is how the portfolio is financed and whether rental income flows from impermissible tenants; the debt cap and the 5% income ceiling of AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 carry the verdict.

Does Star pass the business activity test?

The activity screen is only part of the picture this month: Star currently fails the interest-bearing investments and interest-bearing debt screens, so the overall verdict is not compliant regardless of the business itself. The watch item is the tenant roll: rental income from impermissible businesses counts against the 5% ceiling.

Is Star's income Halal?

Yes, within AAOIFI's tolerance. Star's income from non-permissible sources stays below 5% of revenue in the October 2026 screening.

Does Star meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?

No. Both ratios currently breach the 30% caps, measured against a market capitalisation of $104M (market data as of 1 October 2026): interest bearing investments and interest bearing debt each exceed the limit AAOIFI permits for a Halal investment. The ratios move with the share price as well as the balance sheet, and our Shariah Supervisory Board has STHO re-screened every month.

Why do other halal screeners show a different verdict for Star?

Screeners can disagree without either being wrong. AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21, which Tabadulat applies, measures interest bearing debt and investments against market capitalisation with a 30% ceiling. MSCI and FTSE measure them against total assets with a 33% ceiling, and S&P and Dow Jones Islamic use a multi year average of market capitalisation. Data dates differ too, because each provider reads filings and prices on its own schedule. The same company can therefore pass one standard and fail another in the same month. Tabadulat publishes one answer, the AAOIFI result as of October 2026, and re-screens it every month.

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