Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

RCKT: Is Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Halal?

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$3.51

+0.86%

Market Cap: 383.3M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, 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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/RCKT

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%.

6.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding RCKT

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc., operating alongside its affiliates, is an innovative biotechnology enterprise dedicated to pioneering gene therapies for rare and severely debilitating diseases. The company's active clinical pipeline features multiple promising programs. It is currently progressing three ex vivo lentiviral vector therapies aimed at specific genetic conditions: Fanconi anemia, characterized by a bone marrow defect that hinders blood cell production; leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, an inherited disorder resulting in a compromised immune system; and pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare autosomal recessive red blood cell ailment leading to chronic non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia. Complementing these, Rocket Pharmaceuticals also has an in vivo adeno-associated virus program underway for Danon disease, a serious multi-organ lysosomal storage disorder that tragically often results in early mortality due to heart failure. To facilitate its extensive research and development efforts, the company has established key licensing partnerships with esteemed institutions such as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, European research bodies including CIEMAT and its collaborators (Centro de Investigacion Biomedica En Red and Fundacion Instituto de investigacion Sanitaria Fundacion Jimenez Diaz), UCL Business PLC (in conjunction with CIEMAT), The Regents of the University of California, and REGENXBIO, Inc. Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. maintains its primary corporate location in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Not 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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) halal to invest in?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) 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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.1% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, 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 Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (RCKT) 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.