Summit Therapeutics Inc.

SMMT: Is Summit Therapeutics Inc. Halal?

Summit Therapeutics Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$14.01

-1.20%

Market Cap: 10.9B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A+

Excellent

96Score

Is Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Summit Therapeutics Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 96/100 (Grade: A+).

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HalalScreener rates Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) Halal, 96/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SMMT

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%.

0.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own SMMT

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Summit Therapeutics Inc.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutic solutions, primarily targeting infectious diseases across the United States and Latin America. The company's clinical development pipeline is heavily concentrated on therapies for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Its flagship product candidate, ridinilazole, is an orally administered small molecule antibiotic currently advancing through Phase III clinical trials as a treatment for CDI. Beyond its lead asset, Summit Therapeutics is also progressing SMT-738, designed to combat multidrug-resistant infections, notably carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Additionally, its DDS-04 series represents a potential therapeutic avenue for various infections caused by the Enterobacteriaceae family of bacteria. Established in 2003, the company maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Halal

    until the change above

  5. 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 Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A+ (Excellent). 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 Summit Therapeutics Inc. get a A+ compliance rating?
Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) received a grade of A+ (Excellent) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.1% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Summit Therapeutics Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Summit Therapeutics 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 Summit Therapeutics Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Summit Therapeutics Inc. (SMMT) 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.