Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

VIR: Is Vir Biotechnology, Inc. Halal?

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$9.17

+3.03%

Market Cap: 1.5B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

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

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%.

9.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding VIR

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. operates as an immunology company with commercialized products, dedicated to devising therapeutic solutions for the treatment and prevention of significant infectious diseases. Its pipeline features several key candidates: Sotrovimab (branded as Xevudy, or VIR-7832), a neutralizing monoclonal antibody for both treating and preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection; VIR-2218 and VIR-3434, aimed at hepatitis B virus; VIR-2482, targeting the prevention of influenza A virus; and VIR-1111, designed to prevent human immunodeficiency virus. The firm maintains a robust network of strategic partnerships and collaborations. These include grant support from organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. It holds option and licensing arrangements with entities such as Brii Biosciences Limited, and a collaboration and license agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Further licensing relationships exist with The Rockefeller University and MedImmune, Inc. Collaborations extend to WuXi Biologics and Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd., alongside a research agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA. Furthermore, Vir has secured a manufacturing contract with Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and a clinical development partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. focused on chronic hepatitis B virus. The company, established in 2016, is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) halal to invest in?
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) 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 Vir Biotechnology, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 9.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Vir Biotechnology, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Vir Biotechnology, 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 Vir Biotechnology, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) 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.