Is ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $141M
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 4.4% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Healthcare sector (Biotechnology), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 4.4%
/ 30%
15.1%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✓ HALAL
DJIM 4.4%
/ 33%
15.1%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 25.8%
/ 33%
88.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 4.4%
/ 33%
15.1%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 25.8%
/ 33%
88.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.25
P/B Ratio
6.6
EV/EBITDA
-2.2
EV: $120M
Revenue
$0
Beta
1.8
High volatility
Current Ratio
4.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -257.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -85.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$30M
Free Cash Flow-$30M
Total Debt$10M
Debt-to-Equity69.5
Current Ratio4.4
Total Assets$39M

Price & Trading

Last Close$2.89
50-Day MA$4.34
200-Day MA$3.81
Avg Volume576K
Beta1.8
52-Week Range
$1.84
$6.03

About ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV)

CEO
Dr. Richard A. B. Stewart
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$141M
Currency
USD

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., a late-stage pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes cytisinicline for nicotine independence in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company offers cytisinicline, a plant-based alkaloid that interacts with nicotine receptors in the brain that reduce the severity of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It has license and supply agreement with Sopharma AD and University of Bristol. Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., is headquartered in Bothell, Washington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.'s debt ratio?

ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.'s debt ratio is 4.4% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 25.8%.

What are ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.'s key financial metrics?

ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. has a market capitalization of $141M. Return on equity stands at -257.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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