Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is BioNTech SE (BNTX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, BioNTech SE 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 BioNTech SE (BNTX) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BNTX
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 BNTX
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BNTX: Is BioNTech SE Halal?
BioNTech SE
$87.71
Market Cap: 22.0B
Screened on a market cap of 19.3B
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About BioNTech SE
BioNTech SE, a biotechnology firm, specializes in the creation and marketing of immune-based treatments for malignancies and various infectious diseases. A significant part of its oncology pipeline includes the FixVac cancer vaccine program, which features several candidates in different phases of clinical development: BNT111 is in Phase 2 for advanced melanoma. BNT112 has reached Phase 1/2a for prostate cancer. BNT113 is undergoing Phase 2 investigation for HPV-positive head and neck cancers. BNT114 is in Phase 1 for triple-negative breast cancer. BNT115 is also in Phase 1, targeting ovarian cancer. BNT116 is a preclinical candidate for non-small cell lung cancer. The company also pioneers personalized therapies that target neoantigens, such as Autogene cevumeran (BNT122), which is in Phase 2 for first-line melanoma and Phase 1a/1b for a range of solid tumors. Furthermore, its pipeline includes an mRNA-based intratumoral immunotherapy, SAR441000, currently in Phase 1 for solid tumors, as well as BNT141 and BNT142, also in Phase 1 for multiple solid tumors. BioNTech's portfolio extends to RiboCytokine therapies (BNT151, BNT152, and BNT153) aimed at solid tumors, and cutting-edge chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) immunotherapies like BNT211 for various solid tumors and BNT221 for other types of cancer. Immune checkpoint modulators, specifically GEN1046 and GEN1042, are also under Phase 1/2 clinical investigation for solid tumors. Beyond these, the firm is developing BNT321, an IgG1 monoclonal antibody in Phase 2 for pancreatic cancer, and BNT411, a small molecule immunomodulator candidate for solid tumors. Its broader scope encompasses preventative vaccines for illnesses like COVID-19 and Influenza, additional immunotherapies for infectious diseases, and protein replacement therapies designed for rare conditions. To advance its extensive pipeline, BioNTech has forged strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, including Genentech, Sanofi S.A., Genmab A/S, Pfizer Inc., Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Established in 2008, BioNTech SE maintains its principal operations in Mainz, Germany.
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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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.
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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.