Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Healthcare United States USD 491M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. While the debt ratio of 26.5% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 75.5% exceeds the 30% threshold. Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

AQST financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
26.5%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
75.5%
Fail vs 30%
Receivables + cash
86.6%
Fail vs 30%
Impermissible income
9.8%
Fail vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company in the United States and internationally. It offers Libervant, a buccal soluble film formulation of diazepam for the treatment of seizures; Suboxone, a sublingual film formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone for the treatment of opioid dependence; EMYLIF, an oral film formulation of riluzole; ONDIF, an oral soluble film formulation of ondansetron; SYMPAZAN, an oral soluble film formulation of clobazam used for the treatment of seizures associated with a rare, intractable form of epilepsy; KYNMOBI, a sublingual film formulation of apomorphine; and AZSTARYS, an fda-approved, once-daily product for the treatment of ADHD in patients age 6 years or older. The company's proprietary pipeline products include Anaphylm, an epinephrine sublingual film, which is in phase 3 clinical trial for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis; and AQST-108, a topical gel that is in phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of alopecia areata. In addition, it develops PharmFilm technology for patients suffering from certain central nervous system disorders; and Adrenaverse, an epinephrine prodrug platform. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Warren, New Jersey.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 26.5%
/ 30%
75.5%
/ 30%
86.6%
/ 30%
9.8%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 26.5%
/ 33%
75.5%
/ 33%
86.6%
/ 50%
9.8%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.78
P/B Ratio
-14.6
EV/EBITDA
-5.8
EV: $412M
Revenue
$45M
Growth: 9.7%
Beta
1.6
High volatility
Current Ratio
3.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 58.3%
Operating Margin -221.6%
Net Margin -188.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) -33.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$52M
Free Cash Flow-$53M
Total Debt$42M
Current Ratio3.1
Total Assets$160M

Price & Trading

Last Close$4.14
50-Day MA$3.87
200-Day MA$4.79
Avg Volume4.9M
Beta1.6
52-Week Range
$2.12
$7.55

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST)

CEO
Mr. Daniel Barber
Employees
147
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 491M
Currency
USD

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company in the United States and internationally. It offers Libervant, a buccal soluble film formulation of diazepam for the treatment of seizures; Suboxone, a sublingual film formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone for the treatment of opioid dependence; EMYLIF, an oral film formulation of riluzole; ONDIF, an oral soluble film formulation of ondansetron; SYMPAZAN, an oral soluble film formulation of clobazam used for the treatment of seizures associated with a rare, intractable form of epilepsy; KYNMOBI, a sublingual film formulation of apomorphine; and AZSTARYS, an fda-approved, once-daily product for the treatment of ADHD in patients age 6 years or older. The company's proprietary pipeline products include Anaphylm, an epinephrine sublingual film, which is in phase 3 clinical trial for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis; and AQST-108, a topical gel that is in phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of alopecia areata. In addition, it develops PharmFilm technology for patients suffering from certain central nervous system disorders; and Adrenaverse, an epinephrine prodrug platform. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Warren, New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.'s debt ratio is 26.5% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 491M in its listing currency, and revenue of $45M. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.3% and a net margin of -188.1%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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