Belite Bio, Inc

BLTE: Is Belite Bio, Inc Halal?

Belite Bio, Inc

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$152.44

-2.25%

Market Cap: 6.1B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A+

Excellent

93Score

Is Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Belite Bio, Inc passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 93/100 (Grade: A+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) Halal, 93/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BLTE

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

What this means for you

You can own BLTE

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Belite Bio, Inc

Belite Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and advancement of novel therapies. The firm's primary therapeutic areas include atrophic age-related macular degeneration and autosomal recessive Stargardt disease. Its flagship drug candidate, LBS-008, is an investigational oral medication administered once daily. Currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials, LBS-008 is engineered to modulate vitamin A delivery to the eye, thus preventing the accumulation of detrimental vitamin A metabolites in ocular tissues. Furthermore, Belite Bio is advancing LBS-009, an oral anti-retinol binding protein 4 therapy, through preclinical development. This therapy targets various liver ailments, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2016, Belite Bio, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Lin Bioscience International Ltd.

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. Halal

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    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 Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A+ (Excellent). 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 Belite Bio, Inc get a A+ compliance rating?
Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) received a grade of A+ (Excellent) 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 Belite Bio, Inc's Shariah verdict?
Belite Bio, 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 Belite Bio, Inc re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Belite Bio, Inc (BLTE) 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.