Edesa Biotech, Inc.

EDSA: Is Edesa Biotech, Inc. Halal?

Edesa Biotech, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareCA

$4.45

+1.14%

Market Cap: 42.9M

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

79Score

Is Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Edesa Biotech, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 79/100 (Grade: B+).

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 may own EDSA, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Edesa Biotech, Inc.

Edesa Biotech, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing clinical-stage treatments for inflammatory and immune system disorders where current medical options are inadequate. The company's key pipeline assets include EB05, a monoclonal antibody undergoing a Phase 3 clinical trial for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19 patients, and EB01, a topical therapy in a Phase 2B clinical study addressing chronic allergic contact dermatitis. Furthermore, Edesa has a licensing collaboration with NovImmune SA to advance monoclonal antibodies specifically designed to target TLR4 and CXCL10. This company was established in 2015 and is based in Markham, Canada.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing deposits are 25.2% of market cap, only 4.8 points below the 30% limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Compliance History

Doubtful, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA) halal to invest in?
Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Edesa Biotech, Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA) received a grade of B+ (Good) 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 Edesa Biotech, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Edesa Biotech, 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 Edesa Biotech, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Edesa Biotech, Inc. (EDSA) 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.