Is CVM (CVM) Halal?

AMEX Healthcare United States $27M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
CVM (CVM) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 28.2% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 32.9% exceeds the 30% threshold. CVM operates in the Healthcare sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from September 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 28.2%
/ 30%
32.9%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 28.2%
/ 33%
32.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 33.3%
/ 33%
38.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 28.2%
/ 33%
32.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 33.3%
/ 33%
38.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-3.70
P/B Ratio
2.3
EV/EBITDA
-1.4
EV: $29M
Revenue
$0
Beta
0.9
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -212.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) -59.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$17M
Free Cash Flow-$17M
Total Debt$9M
Debt-to-Equity81.7
Current Ratio1.4
Total Assets$28M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.47
50-Day MA$4.56
200-Day MA$6.40
Avg Volume58K
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
$1.98
$13.48

About CVM (CVM)

CEO
Mr. Geert R. Kersten Esq.
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
AMEX
Market Cap
$27M
Currency
USD

CEL-SCI Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the research and development to treat cancer and other diseases by using the immune system in the United States. The company's lead immunotherapy is Multikine, which has completed Phase III clinical trials for the potential treatment of certain head and neck cancers. It is also developing Ligand Epitope Antigen Presentation System (LEAPS) technology, a patented T-cell modulation process that stimulates the human immune system to fight bacterial, viral, parasitic infections, autoimmune conditions, allergies, transplantation rejections, and cancer, as well as to potentially treat rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, the company's LEAP product candidates include CEL-2000; CEL-4000; and CEL-5000 that are in preclinical trials for potential rheumatoid arthritis therapeutic treatments. CEL-SCI Corporation has a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian Pharma Company for Multikine in the treatment of head and neck cancer. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CVM (CVM) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CVM is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CVM's debt ratio?

CVM's debt ratio is 28.2% 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 33.3%.

What are CVM's key financial metrics?

CVM has a market capitalization of $27M. Return on equity stands at -212.1%.

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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