Is Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $45M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 31.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 31.8%
/ 30%
260.2%
/ 30%
1.8%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 31.8%
/ 33%
260.2%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 11.2%
/ 33%
91.4%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 31.8%
/ 33%
260.2%
/ 33%
1.8%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 11.2%
/ 33%
91.4%
/ 33%
0.6%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-8.44
P/B Ratio
0.6
EV/EBITDA
0.5
EV: -$24M
Revenue
$0
Current Ratio
11.5

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -59.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) -29.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$74M
Free Cash Flow-$74M
Total Debt$16M
Debt-to-Equity3.3
Current Ratio11.5
Total Assets$145M

Price & Trading

Last Close$6.35
50-Day MA$6.51
200-Day MA$5.38
Avg Volume37K
52-Week Range
$3.53
$7.45

About Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR)

CEO
Dr. Christopher J. Kirk Ph.D.
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$45M
Currency
USD

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics to treat unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases in the United States. The company's lead product candidate is zetomipzomib (KZR-616), a selective immunoproteasome inhibitor for various indications, including lupus nephritis, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis; and Phase 1b/2 clinical trials in systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also developing KZR-261, a novel first-in-class protein secretion inhibitor for the treatment of tumors resistant to traditional chemotherapeutics. Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR) halal to invest in?

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

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.'s debt ratio is 31.8% 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 11.2%.

What are Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. has a market capitalization of $45M. Return on equity stands at -59.9%.

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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