MeiraGTx Holdings plc

MGTX: Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc Halal?

MeiraGTx Holdings plc

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$12.44

+0.89%

Market Cap: 1.2B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, MeiraGTx Holdings plc 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

Well clear of the limit

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

7.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding MGTX

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About MeiraGTx Holdings plc

MeiraGTx Holdings plc operates as a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to pioneering therapeutic solutions for individuals afflicted by serious illnesses. Its development efforts span a broad spectrum of conditions, encompassing ocular diseases like inherited forms of blindness, as well as xerostomia (dry mouth) that often follows radiation treatment for head and neck cancers. The company also targets various degenerative and neurodegenerative disorders, notably amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson's disease. Currently, several of its programs are in active clinical development, including Phase 1/2 trials for Achromatopsia, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa, RPE65-deficiency, radiation-induced Xerostomia, and Parkinson's. MeiraGTx is also preparing to commence a clinical program for xerostomia linked to Sjogren's syndrome and maintains preclinical initiatives for other neurodegenerative conditions. A key collaboration exists with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to advance regulatable gene therapy treatments, leveraging MeiraGTx's proprietary riboswitch technology. Established in 2015, MeiraGTx Holdings plc is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) halal to invest in?
MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) 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 MeiraGTx Holdings plc get a F compliance rating?
MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 7.7% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 5.7% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 50.42% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change MeiraGTx Holdings plc's Shariah verdict?
MeiraGTx Holdings plc'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 MeiraGTx Holdings plc re-screened for Shariah compliance?
MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) 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.