Kodiak Sciences Inc.

KOD: Is Kodiak Sciences Inc. Halal?

Kodiak Sciences Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$45.37

-0.07%

Market Cap: 2.8B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

87Score

Is Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Kodiak Sciences Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) Halal, 87/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KOD

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%.

6.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own KOD

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Kodiak Sciences Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm currently in the clinical development phase, dedicated to discovering, advancing, and bringing to market treatments for various conditions affecting the retina. Their primary drug candidate, KSI-301, is an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) antibody biopolymer. This compound is currently undergoing Phase IIb/III clinical trials, targeting illnesses such as wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema, previously untreated macular edema resulting from retinal vein occlusion, and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. In its earlier, preclinical development pipeline, the company is also working on KSI-501, a bispecific conjugate designed for retinal conditions involving inflammation, and KSI-601, a triplet inhibitor aimed at addressing dry AMD. Established in 2009, this Palo Alto, California-based company operated under the name Oligasis, LLC before rebranding as Kodiak Sciences Inc. in September 2015.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very 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 Kodiak Sciences Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Kodiak Sciences Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Kodiak Sciences 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 Kodiak Sciences Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD) 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 1, 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.