Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Novavax, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NVAX
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
The verdict above is final and free.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding NVAX
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Novavax, Inc.
$11.26
Market Cap: 1.9B
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About Novavax, Inc.
Novavax, Inc. is a biotechnology firm dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing vaccines aimed at preventing serious infectious diseases and addressing critical health needs. The company's diverse pipeline includes NVX-CoV2373, a coronavirus vaccine candidate currently undergoing two Phase III trials, one Phase IIb, and one Phase I/II trial. Also featured is NanoFlu, a nanoparticle-based seasonal quadrivalent influenza vaccine in Phase 3 clinical trials. Furthermore, Novavax is advancing ResVax, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fusion (F) protein nanoparticle vaccine, which is in Phase II clinical trials for adults aged 60 and older, and in Phase I for pediatric use. The company holds a collaboration agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373. Established in 1987, Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.
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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.