Is KALA BIO, Inc. (KALA) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $160M
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
KALA BIO, Inc. (KALA) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 12.7% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, KALA BIO, 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 12.7%
/ 30%
20.2%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✓ HALAL
DJIM 12.7%
/ 33%
20.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 58.1%
/ 33%
92.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 12.7%
/ 33%
20.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 58.1%
/ 33%
92.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-5.64
P/B Ratio
-0.2
EV/EBITDA
-0.2
EV: $10M
Revenue
$0
Beta
-2.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -65.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$29M
Free Cash Flow-$30M
Total Debt$32M
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$55M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.20
50-Day MA$0.39
200-Day MA$3.87
Avg Volume7.1M
Beta-2.4
52-Week Range
$0.16
$20.60

About KALA BIO, Inc. (KALA)

CEO
Mr. Avi Minkowitz
Employees
38
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$160M
Currency
USD

KALA BIO, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of therapies for rare and severe eye diseases. The company's lead product candidates include KPI-012, which is in Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of persistent corneal epithelial defects; and limbal stem cell deficiency and other rare corneal diseases. Its preclinical development product consists of KPI-014 for the treatment of rare inherited retinal diseases. The company was formerly known as Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to KALA BIO, Inc. in August 2023. KALA BIO, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KALA BIO, Inc. (KALA) halal to invest in?

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

KALA BIO, Inc.'s debt ratio is 12.7% 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 58.1%.

What are KALA BIO, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

KALA BIO, Inc. has a market capitalization of $160M.

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.