Is Origin Agritech LTD (SEED) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 207.1% / 30% | 125.8% / 30% | 107.6% / 30% | 1.87% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 207.1% / 33% | 125.8% / 33% | 107.6% / 33% | 1.87% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 26.0% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 13.5% / 33% | 1.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 207.1% / 33% | 125.8% / 33% | 107.6% / 33% | 1.87% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 26.0% / 33% | 15.8% / 33% | 13.5% / 50% | 1.87% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 7.0% | |
| Operating Margin | -153.8% | |
| Net Margin | -58.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -29.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$23M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$36M |
| Total Debt | $26M |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $101M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.24 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.18 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.23 |
| Avg Volume | 96K |
| Beta | 1.9 |
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52-Week Range
$0.74
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About Origin Agritech LTD (SEED)
Origin Agritech Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an agricultural biotechnology in the People's Republic of China. The company engages in the development, production, and distribution of hybrid crop seeds, as well as the development of hybrid seed technology. Further, it engages in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement, and related technical services. Its products include corn, canola, soybean, and rice seeds. In addition, it operates an e-commerce platform. The company has a collaboration agreement with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the National Maize Improvement Center, Henan Agriculture University, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University for seed genetic modifications and biotechnologies. Origin Agritech Limited was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Origin Agritech LTD (SEED) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Origin Agritech LTD is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Origin Agritech LTD's debt ratio?
Origin Agritech LTD's debt ratio is 207.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 26.0%.
What are Origin Agritech LTD's key financial metrics?
Origin Agritech LTD has a market capitalization of $18M, and revenue of $91M. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.0% and a net margin of -58.4%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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