Vaxcyte, Inc.

PCVX: Is Vaxcyte, Inc. Halal?

Vaxcyte, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$58.07

-1.34%

Market Cap: 8.4B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

83Score

Is Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Vaxcyte, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 83/100 (Grade: A).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) Halal, 83/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PCVX

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%.

2.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own PCVX

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Vaxcyte, Inc.

Vaxcyte, Inc. is a biotechnology firm in the clinical development stage, dedicated to creating innovative protein-based vaccines. Its primary objective is to either prevent or manage bacterial infectious diseases. The company's leading vaccine candidate is VAX-24, an experimental 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine currently undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials, intended to address invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia. Beyond its flagship candidate, Vaxcyte is also advancing several other vaccine programs: VAX-XP, designed to offer protection against emergent bacterial strains and counter antimicrobial resistance; VAX-A1, a conjugate vaccine formulation aimed at Group A Streptococcus; and VAX-PG, a novel protein vaccine specifically developed to target the key pathogen responsible for periodontitis. The organization, which was initially established as SutroVax, Inc., officially rebranded as Vaxcyte, Inc. in May 2020. Founded in 2013, its corporate headquarters are situated in San Carlos, California.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. 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 Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very 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 Vaxcyte, Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 2.6% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Vaxcyte, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Vaxcyte, Inc.'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 Vaxcyte, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) 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 1, 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.