Standard BioTools Inc.

LAB: Is Standard BioTools Inc. Halal?

Standard BioTools Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$0.89

+4.36%

Market Cap: 350.3M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Standard BioTools Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

18.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding LAB

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Standard BioTools Inc.

Standard BioTools Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells a range of instrumentation, consumables, and services to scientists and biomedical researchers to develop therapeutics in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia pacific. The company operates through Proteomics and Genomics segments. Its proteomics and genomics include instruments, consumables, and assays for clinical and diagnostic uses. The company also provides SomaScan platform that enables researchers to measure proteins simultaneously and provides deep insights into biological processes and disease mechanisms; CyTOF technology platform that uses metal-tagged antibodies and time-of-flight mass spectrometry to eliminate signal interference and expand multiplexing capabilities; Hyperion, a spatial biology platform, which unlocks deeper insights into tissue organization by preserving spatial context while enabling high-dimensional molecular and proteomic analysis; and Biomark X9 system that redefines high-throughput genomics for quantitative polymerase chain reaction applications. The company sells its instruments and consumables for research use only to academic research institutions, translational research and medicine centers, cancer centers, and clinical research laboratories, as well as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and plant and animal research companies. It has license agreements with California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. The company was formerly known as Fluidigm Corporation and changed its name to Standard BioTools Inc. in November 2001. Standard BioTools Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Equipment & Services

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) halal to invest in?
Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Standard BioTools Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 18.1% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 53.5% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 14.41% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Standard BioTools Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Standard BioTools 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 Standard BioTools Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) 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: Jul 18, 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.