Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Zymeworks 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 Zymeworks Inc. (ZYME) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ZYME
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%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ZYME
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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ZYME: Is Zymeworks Inc. Halal?
Zymeworks Inc.
$25.03
Market Cap: 1.8B
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About Zymeworks Inc.
Zymeworks Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm in the clinical development phase, dedicated to identifying, advancing, and bringing to market biological therapies aimed at combating cancer. Its pipeline features two primary experimental treatments: zanidatamab, a cutting-edge bispecific antibody currently undergoing Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies for various malignancies such as those affecting the biliary tract, gastroesophageal region (adenocarcinomas), breast, and colon; and ZW49, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting two sites on the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which is in Phase 1 trials for advanced or spreading tumors that express HER2. Zymeworks maintains significant alliances with several pharmaceutical leaders, including Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Ltd., Eli Lilly and Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb company, GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Ltd., Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., Janssen Biotech, Inc., BeiGene, Ltd., and Exelixis, Inc. Furthermore, it engages in cooperative research and licensing agreements with LEO Pharma A/S, specifically for the exploration, advancement, and market introduction of bispecific antibodies, and with Iconic Therapeutics, Inc. Established in 2003, Zymeworks Inc. operates from its headquarters located in Vancouver, Canada.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology
Why this does not pass
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% 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 Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Doubtful
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Halal
until the change above
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.