Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

81Score

Is Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Arbutus Biopharma Corp passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 81/100 (Grade: A).

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HalalScreener rates Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) Halal, 81/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ABUS

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%.

0.0% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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Arbutus Biopharma Corp

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$4.22

Market Cap: 836.0M

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About Arbutus Biopharma Corp

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops novel therapeutics for infectious disease in the United States. Its chronic Hepatitis B virus product pipeline comprises Imdusiran, conjugated GalNAc, subcutaneously-delivered RNAi therapeutic product candidate which is in phase 2a clinical trials that suppresses all HBV antigens, including HBsAg expression; and AB-101, an oral PD-L1 inhibitor, which is in phase 1a/1b clinical trial that has the potential to reawaken patients’ HBV-specific immune response by inhibiting PD-L1. The company has licensing agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop and commercialize products with LNP delivery technology. The company was formerly known as Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation and changed its name to Arbutus Biopharma Corporation in July 2015. Arbutus Biopharma Corporation was incorporated in 2005 is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 15, 2026

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Oct 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Arbutus Biopharma Corp get a A compliance rating?
Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.0% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Arbutus Biopharma Corp's Shariah verdict?
Arbutus Biopharma Corp'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 Arbutus Biopharma Corp re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) 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: Oct 15, 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.