Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is GeoVax Labs, Inc. (GOVX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, GeoVax Labs, Inc. 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 GeoVax Labs, Inc. (GOVX) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/GOVX
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
The verdict above is final and free.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding GOVX
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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GOVX: Is GeoVax Labs, Inc. Halal?
GeoVax Labs, Inc.
$0.28
Market Cap: 2.1M
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About GeoVax Labs, Inc.
GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company in the clinical development phase, focused on creating innovative human vaccines and immunotherapies. The firm targets both infectious diseases and various cancer types, utilizing its proprietary modified vaccinia ankara (MVA) virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine platform. Its product pipeline includes several prophylactic vaccines aimed at preventing illnesses such as COVID-19, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Zika virus, malaria, and a range of hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa. Additionally, GeoVax is developing therapeutic vaccines designed to treat existing conditions, specifically HIV, chronic Hepatitis B infections, and solid tumor cancers. To support its research and development efforts, GeoVax Labs, Inc. has forged partnerships with notable organizations. These collaborators include the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (part of the National Institutes of Health), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Defense, Emory University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Burnet Institute. Founded in 1988, GeoVax Labs, Inc. is headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia.
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 Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.