Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 8, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (XBIO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Xenetic Biosciences, 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 Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (XBIO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 8, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/XBIO
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 XBIO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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XBIO: Is Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. Halal?
Xenetic Biosciences, Inc.
$2.13
Market Cap: 4.9M
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About Xenetic Biosciences, Inc.
Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm, primarily concentrating on the development of XCART. This cutting-edge personalized chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) platform is specifically engineered to identify and attack distinct tumor neoantigens found in individual patients. Beyond this specialized area, the company actively engages in the discovery, investigation, and creation of advanced biologic medicines and cancer treatments. A significant part of its cell-based therapeutic endeavors involves therapies designed to target the B-cell receptor on the exterior of malignant tumor cells in specific patients, with the aim of addressing B-cell lymphomas. Furthermore, Xenetic capitalizes on its proprietary drug delivery technology, PolyXen, through strategic alliances with various biotechnology and pharmaceutical enterprises. The company has established important collaborative agreements with partners including Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Serum Institute of India Limited, PJSC Pharmsynthez, and SynBio LLC. Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. has its headquarters located in Framingham, 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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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.
