Is Galecto, Inc. (GLTO) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare Denmark $1.7B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Galecto, Inc. (GLTO) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 0.0% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, Galecto, 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 0.0%
/ 30%
0.8%
/ 30%
0.1%
/ 30%
N/A ✓ HALAL
DJIM 0.0%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 0.4%
/ 33%
82.7%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 0.0%
/ 33%
0.8%
/ 33%
0.1%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 0.4%
/ 33%
82.7%
/ 33%
5.1%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-12.11
P/B Ratio
5.7
EV/EBITDA
-2.3
EV: $28M
Revenue
$0
Beta
1.6
High volatility
Current Ratio
3.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -109.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) -43.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$19M
Free Cash Flow-$19M
Total Debt$73,000
Debt-to-Equity0.9
Current Ratio3.7
Total Assets$17M

Price & Trading

Last Close$28.91
50-Day MA$26.48
200-Day MA$14.12
Avg Volume161K
Beta1.6
52-Week Range
$2.01
$38.33

About Galecto, Inc. (GLTO)

CEO
Ms. Lori C. Firmani
Employees
5
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
Denmark
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.7B
Currency
USD

Damora Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops molecule therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, cancer, inflammation, and other related diseases. It develops GB3226, a preclinical small molecule dual inhibitor of ENL-YEATS and FLT3 and GB1211, an oral small molecule inhibitor of galectin-3 to treat multiple types of oncology and liver disease indications. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galecto, Inc. (GLTO) halal to invest in?

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

Galecto, Inc.'s debt ratio is 0.0% 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 0.4%.

What are Galecto, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Galecto, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.7B. Return on equity stands at -109.5%.

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.