Agenus Inc.

AGEN: Is Agenus Inc. Halal?

Agenus Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$7.09

+3.84%

Market Cap: 295.3M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

73Score

Is Agenus Inc. (AGEN) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Agenus Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

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

15.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own AGEN

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

Purification amount is Pro

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About Agenus Inc.

Agenus Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm operating globally, dedicated to the discovery and development of immuno-oncology therapies. The company's innovative technological arsenal includes Retrocyte Display, a sophisticated antibody expression platform designed to identify fully human and humanized monoclonal antibodies, alongside other proprietary display technologies. Agenus is also actively involved in vaccine development programs, featuring the Prophage vaccine candidate and QS-21 Stimulon, a widely recognized saponin-based vaccine adjuvant. Its robust and diverse pipeline of therapeutic candidates targets various immune checkpoints and cancer pathways. Notable assets in clinical development include: Balstilimab: An anti-PD-1 antagonist that has successfully completed Phase II trials for the treatment of second-line cervical cancer. AGEN1181: A monospecific anti-CTLA-4 antibody currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical evaluation. AGEN2373: An anti-CD137 monospecific antibody in Phase 1 clinical trials. AGEN1423: A bi-functional anti-CD73/TGFß TRAP antibody, engineered to modulate the tumor microenvironment, which has concluded Phase 1 studies. AGEN1777: An anti-TIGIT bispecific antibody. AGEN1327: A human monoclonal antibody. INCAGN1876: An anti-GITR monospecific antibody. INCAGN1949: An anti-OX40 monospecific antibody. INCAGN2390: An anti-TIM-3 monospecific antibody. INCAGN2385: An anti-LAG-3 monospecific antibody. MK-4830: A monospecific antibody engineered to target ILT4. AGENT 797: An iNKT cell therapy, currently in Phase 1 for solid tumors, multiple myeloma, and viral ARDS, with ongoing clinical investigation for hematological malignancies and multiple myeloma/B cell indications. AGEN1884: A first-generation anti-CTLA-4 monospecific antibody. Agenus Inc. utilizes a portfolio of trademarks, including ASV, AutoSynVax, EVAMPLIX, MiNK, PSV, PhosPhoSynVax, Prophage, Retrocyte Display, and Stimulon, alongside its own company name. Strategic alliances are maintained with partners such as Incyte Corporation, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Recepta Biopharma SA, and Gilead Sciences, Inc. Established in 1994, the company originally operated as Antigenics Inc. before rebranding to Agenus Inc. in January 2011. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 12, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agenus Inc. (AGEN) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Agenus Inc. (AGEN) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (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 Agenus Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Agenus Inc. (AGEN) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 15.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Agenus Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Agenus Inc.'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 Agenus Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Agenus Inc. (AGEN) 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: Aug 12, 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.