Aura Biosciences, Inc.

AURA: Is Aura Biosciences, Inc. Halal?

Aura Biosciences, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$7.18

+0.42%

Market Cap: 461.0M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

82Score

Is Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Aura Biosciences, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 82/100 (Grade: A).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) Halal, 82/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/AURA

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%.

2.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own AURA

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

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened AURA's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Aura Biosciences, Inc.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Aura Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology firm established in 2009 that specializes in pioneering cancer treatments. The company leverages its proprietary virus-like drug conjugate (VDC) technology platform to address tumors with significant unmet medical needs, specifically in ocular (eye) and urologic oncology. Its flagship therapeutic candidate, AU-011, is a VDC currently in development for the treatment of primary choroidal melanoma. Furthermore, Aura Biosciences is investigating AU-011's potential for other ocular oncology applications, such as choroidal metastases.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    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 Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) 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 Aura Biosciences, Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 2.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Aura Biosciences, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Aura 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 Aura Biosciences, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA) 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.