Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

75Score

Is Mesoblast Limited (MESO) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Mesoblast Limited passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 75/100 (Grade: B+).

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HalalScreener rates Mesoblast Limited (MESO) Halal, 75/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MESO

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%.

7.4% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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

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Mesoblast Limited

MESO: Is Mesoblast Limited Halal?

Mesoblast Limited

NASDAQHealthcareAU

$13.28

-4.80%

Market Cap: 1.7B

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About Mesoblast Limited

Mesoblast Limited is a biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to the development and commercialization of allogeneic cell-based therapies. Its global presence extends across the United States, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. The company addresses a broad spectrum of medical conditions, including cardiovascular, spinal orthopedic disorders, oncology, hematology, and immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases. At the core of its innovation is a proprietary regenerative medicine platform utilizing specialized mesenchymal lineage cells. Currently, several of Mesoblast's leading product candidates are undergoing Phase III clinical trials: remestemcel-L, designed for severe, steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease and acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with COVID-19; Rexlemestrocel-L, aimed at advanced chronic heart failure; and MPC-06-ID, intended for chronic low back pain stemming from degenerative disc disease. Additionally, MPC-300-IV is being developed for biologic-refractory rheumatoid arthritis and diabetic nephropathy. The company has cultivated strategic partnerships to advance its pipeline and market reach. These collaborations include Tasly Pharmaceutical Group for the distribution of MPC-150-IM (heart failure) and MPC-25-IC (heart attacks) in China; JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. for therapies addressing wound healing in patients with epidermolysis bullosa; and Grünenthal for the development and commercialization of cell therapy solutions for chronic low back pain. Mesoblast Limited was established in 2004 and maintains its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 19, 2026

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: FY 2026Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesoblast Limited (MESO) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Mesoblast Limited (MESO) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B+ (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 Mesoblast Limited get a B+ compliance rating?
Mesoblast Limited (MESO) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 7.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Mesoblast Limited's Shariah verdict?
Mesoblast Limited'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 Mesoblast Limited re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Mesoblast Limited (MESO) 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: Oct 19, 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.