Legend Biotech Corporation

LEGN: Is Legend Biotech Corporation Halal?

Legend Biotech Corporation

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$20.66

-0.43%

Market Cap: 3.8B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

C+

Fair

50Score

Is Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Legend Biotech Corporation passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 50/100 (Grade: C+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) Doubtful, 50/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/LEGN

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%.

11.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own LEGN, 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 LEGN's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Legend Biotech Corporation

Legend Biotech Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications in the United States, China, and Europe. Its lead product candidate is ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, which is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) therapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). The company also has a portfolio of earlier-stage autologous CAR-T product candidates targeting various cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, small cell lung cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. In addition, it develops allogeneic gamma delta CAR-T and allogeneic CAR-NK product candidates targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) for MM, which are in investigator-initiated Phase 1 clinical trials in China. The company has a collaboration and license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. for the development and commercialization of cilta-cel, as well as a license agreement with Novartis Pharma AG for the development, manufacture, and commercialization of CAR-T cell therapies targeting delta-like ligand protein 3. Legend Biotech Corporation was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing deposits are 25.8% of market cap, only 4.2 points below the 30% 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

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Doubtful

    until the change above

  4. Halal

    until the change above

  5. Doubtful

    until the change above

  6. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) halal to invest in?
Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Legend Biotech Corporation get a C+ compliance rating?
Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 11.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Legend Biotech Corporation's Shariah verdict?
Legend Biotech Corporation'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 Legend Biotech Corporation re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) 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: Aug 30, 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.