Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FENC: Is Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. Halal?

Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$10.61

Market Cap: 368.4M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 23, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

78Score

Is Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 78/100 (Grade: B+).

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HalalScreener rates Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) Halal, 78/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 23, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FENC

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%.

5.3% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

What this means for you

You can own FENC

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

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About Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm. Its leading investigational drug in clinical development is PEDMARK, a specialized formulation of sodium thiosulfate. This treatment is designed to shield young cancer patients from hearing damage (ototoxicity) that can be induced by platinum-based chemotherapy. The company, which was founded in 1996, previously operated under the name Adherex Technologies Inc. before officially rebranding as Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. in September 2014. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 23, 2026

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Compliance History

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 Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (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 Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 5.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Fennec Pharmaceuticals 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 Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FENC) 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 23, 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.