Dare Bioscience, Inc.

DARE: Is Dare Bioscience, Inc. Halal?

Dare Bioscience, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$0.82

+2.40%

Market Cap: 12.3M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Dare Bioscience, Inc. (DARE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Dare Bioscience, 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%.

0.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding DARE

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Dare Bioscience, Inc.

Daré Bioscience, Inc. develops therapies in the areas of contraception, pelvic pain, fertility, infectious disease, menopause, and sexual and vaginal health in the United States. The company offers XACIATO, a lincosamide antibacterial gel for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. It also develops Ovaprene, a hormone-free monthly intravaginal contraceptive; Sildenafil Cream, a cream formulation of sildenafil for topical administration to the female genitalia for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder; DARE-HRT1 to treat vasomotor symptoms in menopausal hormone therapy; DARE-VVA1 for the treatment of dyspareunia or pain during sexual intercourse; and DARE-HPV, a fixed-dose formulation of lopinavir and ritonavir in a soft gel vaginal insert to treat genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and other HPV-related pathologies. In addition, the company develops DARE-PDM1, a hydrogel formulation of diclofenac for vaginal administration to treat primary dysmenorrhea; DARE-204 and DARE-214, injectable formulations of etonogestrel that provides contraception over 6-month and 12-month periods; DARE-FRT1, an intravaginal ring designed to deliver bio-identical progesterone for luteal phase support as part of an in vitro fertilization treatment plan; and DARE-PTB1 for the prevention of preterm birth. Further, it develops DARE-LARC1, a contraceptive implant delivering levonorgestrel with a woman-centered design controlled contraceptive option; DARE-RH1, an approach to non-hormonal contraception for men and women by targeting the CatSper ion channel; DARE-PTB2 for the prevention and treatment of idiopathic preterm birth through inhibition of a stress response protein; DARE-LBT, a vaginal thermosetting gel formulation for the delivery of live biotherapeutics; and DARE-GML, which delivers antimicrobial glycerol monolaurate intravaginally. Daré Bioscience, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Compliance History

Not 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: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dare Bioscience, Inc. (DARE) halal to invest in?
Dare Bioscience, Inc. (DARE) 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 Dare Bioscience, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Dare Bioscience, Inc. (DARE) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.1% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Dare Bioscience, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Dare Bioscience, 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 Dare Bioscience, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Dare Bioscience, Inc. (DARE) 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 26, 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.