Is Denali Therapeutics Inc. (DNLI) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $2.9B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Denali Therapeutics Inc. (DNLI) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 1.6% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Denali Therapeutics 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 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 1.6%
/ 30%
27.1%
/ 30%
0.1%
/ 30%
N/A ✓ HALAL
DJIM 1.6%
/ 33%
27.1%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 3.5%
/ 33%
60.6%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 1.6%
/ 33%
27.1%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 3.5%
/ 33%
60.6%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-2.97
P/B Ratio
2.8
EV/EBITDA
-3.8
EV: $2.1B
Revenue
$0
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
9.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -45.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -27.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$413M
Free Cash Flow-$422M
Total Debt$37M
Debt-to-Equity4.2
Current Ratio9.2
Total Assets$1.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$19.73
50-Day MA$20.43
200-Day MA$16.81
Avg Volume1.6M
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$10.57
$23.77

About Denali Therapeutics Inc. (DNLI)

CEO
Dr. Ryan J. Watts Ph.D.
Employees
503
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$2.9B
Currency
USD

Denali Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapeutics to treat neurodegenerative and lysosomal storage diseases. The company develops Eclitasertib (SAR443122/DNL758) RIPK1 inhibitor program for peripheral inflammatory diseases; BIIB122/DNL151 LRRK2 inhibitor program for Parkinson's disease; TAK-594/DNL593 program for frontotemporal dementia-granulin; DNL126 program for MPS IIIA (Sanfilippo Syndrome A); and DNL310 Tividenofusp alfa, an enzyme replacement therapy program for MPS II (Hunter Syndrome). Its Enzyme TransportVehicle (TV) programs include DNL952 for the treatment of Pompe disease; DNL111 for Parkinson's and Gaucher diseases; and DNL622 for Hurler syndrome (MPS I). The company's OTV programs also comprise DNL628 targeting tau for Alzheimer's disease; and DNL422 targeting alpha synuclein for Parkinson's disease, as well as antibody TV program includes DNL921 targeting Abeta for treating Alzheimer's disease. The company was formerly known as SPR Pharma Inc. and changed its name to Denali Therapeutics Inc. in March 2015. Denali Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denali Therapeutics Inc. (DNLI) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Denali Therapeutics 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 Denali Therapeutics Inc.'s debt ratio?

Denali Therapeutics Inc.'s debt ratio is 1.6% 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 3.5%.

What are Denali Therapeutics Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Denali Therapeutics Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.9B. Return on equity stands at -45.7%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.