Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Adagene Inc. (ADAG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Adagene Inc. 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 Adagene Inc. (ADAG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ADAG
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ADAG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Adagene Inc.
$2.76
Market Cap: 103.9M
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About Adagene Inc.
Adagene Inc. functions as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical organization, primarily concentrating on the identification, evolution, and fabrication of monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics engineered to combat various types of cancer. The company's developmental pipeline encompasses several investigational assets currently undergoing human trials. Among these is ADG106, a human ligand-blocking agonistic anti-CD137 monoclonal antibody, which is navigating Phase 1b/2 clinical assessment for individuals with advanced solid tumors and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Additionally, Adagene is progressing ADG126, a fully-human anti-CTLA-4 mAb, and ADG116, another human ligand-blocking anti-CTLA-4 mAb, both of which are advancing through Phase 1 studies for the treatment of advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Further along, ADG104, an anti-PD-L1 mAb, is in Phase 2 clinical development, and the innovative anti-CSF-1R mAb, ADG125, is undergoing Phase 1 trials. Beyond its clinical-stage programs, the firm also maintains an active preclinical portfolio. This includes ADG206, a masked, Fc engineered anti-CD137 agonistic POWERbody; ADG153, a masked anti-CD47 IgG1 SAFEbody, which is being explored for hematologic and solid tumor indications; ADG138, a novel HER2xCD3 POWERbody designed to target HER2-expressing solid tumors; and ADG152, a CD20xCD3 POWERbody under investigation for its potential to minimize off-tumor toxicities. Adagene Inc. was founded in 2011 and its principal operations are based in Suzhou, China.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.