MeiraGTx Holdings plc

MGTX: Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc Halal?

MeiraGTx Holdings plc

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$11.79

-1.59%

Market Cap: 1.1B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

74Score

Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, MeiraGTx Holdings plc passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 74/100 (Grade: B+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) Halal, 74/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MGTX

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 MGTX

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

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 Sep 2, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) 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 MeiraGTx Holdings plc get a B+ compliance rating?
MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX) received a grade of B+ (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 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: Sep 2, 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.