Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

VERA: Is Vera Therapeutics, Inc. Halal?

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$34.23

+0.44%

Market Cap: 2.5B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Sep 2, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

73Score

Is Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Vera Therapeutics, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) Doubtful, 73/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 2, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VERA

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%.

3.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own VERA, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for significant immunological disorders, primarily within the United States. Their leading therapeutic candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein that patients self-administer as a subcutaneous injection. This drug is currently undergoing Phase IIb clinical trials to treat immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The company is also advancing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody in Phase 2 clinical development, designed to combat BK viremia infections. Founded in 2016 and based in Brisbane, California, the organization operated as Trucode Gene Repair, Inc. until it rebranded to Vera Therapeutics, Inc. in April 2020.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Interest-bearing deposits are 29.1% of market cap, only 0.9 points below the 30% limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 2, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    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 Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) halal to invest in?
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Vera Therapeutics, Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3.1% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Vera Therapeutics, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Vera 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 Vera Therapeutics, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) 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 2, 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.