Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Upstream Bio, 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 Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/UPB
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
The verdict above is final and free.
Pro members can verify every number behind it: interest-bearing deposits, prohibited income breakdown, and the full AAOIFI math.
Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding UPB
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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UPB: Is Upstream Bio, Inc. Halal?
Upstream Bio, Inc.
$2.76
Market Cap: 151.2M
Screened on a market cap of 184.6M
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About Upstream Bio, Inc.
Upstream Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company in the clinical development stage, dedicated to innovating therapies for inflammatory conditions, particularly those affecting the severe respiratory system. Its pipeline notably features verekitug, a monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target and suppress the thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor. Beyond this, the company is actively developing treatments for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Established in 2021, Upstream Bio maintains its operational base in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 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.
