Assembly Biosciences, Inc.

ASMB: Is Assembly Biosciences, Inc. Halal?

Assembly Biosciences, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$26.74

+10.22%

Market Cap: 425.0M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Assembly Biosciences, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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%.

0.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding ASMB

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Assembly Biosciences, Inc.

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology firm in the clinical development phase, dedicated to identifying and advancing innovative therapeutic solutions for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections within the United States. Its primary drug candidate, Vebicorvir, has successfully concluded Phase 2 clinical trials for individuals with chronic HBV. The company's development pipeline also features ABI-H3733, which has finished Phase 1a clinical studies, and ABI-4334, currently in pre-clinical assessment for HBV treatment. Assembly Biosciences has forged collaborative partnerships, including agreements with BeiGene, Ltd. and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, as well as with Antios Therapeutics, Inc., to explore a triple-combination treatment strategy for chronic hepatitis B virus. Additionally, it maintains strategic licensing arrangements with Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation and Door Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Established in 2005, the company was formerly known as Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. before rebranding to Assembly Biosciences, Inc. in June 2014, and its headquarters are located in South San Francisco, California.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 19, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) halal to invest in?
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) 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 Assembly Biosciences, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.6% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 57.0% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 19.54% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Assembly Biosciences, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Assembly Biosciences, 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 Assembly Biosciences, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) 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: Jul 19, 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.