Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

AARD: Is Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock Halal?

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$7.30

-2.93%

Market Cap: 159.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock 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 Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AARD

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding AARD

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm in its clinical development phase, concentrating on developing small-molecule treatments. These therapies are designed to stimulate the body's natural regulatory systems (innate homeostatic pathways) to combat metabolic disorders. The company's primary experimental drug, ARD-101, is an orally administered, gut-specific small molecule. It functions as an agonist, targeting particular bitter taste receptors found within the gut lumen. ARD-101 is currently undergoing a Phase III clinical trial for managing excessive hunger (hyperphagia) associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Additionally, it is in a Phase II trial for addressing hyperphagia linked to acquired hypothalamic obesity, often a result of craniopharyngioma treatments like surgery or radiation therapy. Aardvark Therapeutics is also advancing ARD-201, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of obesity. Established in 2017, the company is based in San Diego, California.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) halal to invest in?
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock get a F compliance rating?
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock's Shariah verdict?
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (AARD) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Sep 1, 2026.

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.