
IRWD: Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Halal?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4.31
-1.15%
Market Cap: 709.5M
Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Sep 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Acceptable
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 61/100 (Grade: B).
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HalalScreener rates Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) Doubtful, 61/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/IRWD
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Close to the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
You may own IRWD, 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 IRWD's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.
About Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a healthcare enterprise primarily dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutic solutions for gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Its flagship commercial product is linaclotide, a guanylate cyclase type-C (GC-C) agonist. This medication is prescribed for adult patients managing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), sold as LINZESS in the United States and Mexico, and under the CONSTELLA brand throughout Canada and the European Union. Beyond its marketed offerings, Ironwood's development pipeline includes IW-3300, another GC-C agonist targeting various visceral pain conditions, such as interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and endometriosis. Additionally, the company is advancing CNP-104, an immune nanoparticle being investigated for biliary cholangitis. Ironwood maintains key strategic alliances with AbbVie Inc., AstraZeneca AB, and Astellas Pharma Inc. to support the ongoing development and market introduction of linaclotide. Established in 1998, the Boston, Massachusetts-based firm initially operated as Microbia, Inc. before officially rebranding to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in April 2008.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Debt is 27.3% of market cap, only 2.7 points below the 30% AAOIFI 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
Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Aug 2026
Not Halal
until the change above
Doubtful
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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.