Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

VNDA: Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Halal?

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$5.33

+0.95%

Market Cap: 320.5M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

82Score

Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 82/100 (Grade: A).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) Halal, 82/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VNDA

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%.

3.9% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own VNDA

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

Purification amount is Pro

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

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutic solutions that address critical unmet medical needs. The company currently offers two approved treatments: HETLIOZ, prescribed for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorders, and Fanapt oral tablets, used in the management of schizophrenia. Vanda maintains an active and diverse development pipeline, exploring new applications for its existing therapies and advancing a range of novel compounds. This includes expanding HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) to potentially treat conditions such as jet lag disorder, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, pediatric Non-24, autism spectrum disorder, and delayed sleep phase disorder. Fanapt (iloperidone) is being investigated for bipolar disorder, alongside the creation of a long-acting injectable formulation for schizophrenia. Other promising candidates in development include: Tradipitant (VLY-686): A small molecule neurokinin-1 receptor (NK-1R) antagonist for atopic dermatitis, gastroparesis, and motion sickness. VTR-297: A small molecule histone deacetylase inhibitor, primarily for hematologic malignancies but with broader oncology potential. VQW-765: A small molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist targeting psychiatric disorders. A portfolio of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activators and inhibitors aimed at dry eye and ocular inflammation. BPO-27: For secretory diarrhea disorders, including cholera. VHX-896: The active metabolite of iloperidone. Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. markets its products in the United States, Europe, and Israel. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    until the change above

  5. Not Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 3.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Vanda 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) 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.