Is Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (MTNB) Halal?

NYSE Healthcare United States $4M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (MTNB) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 75.2% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Matinas BioPharma Holdings, 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 75.2%
/ 30%
189.2%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 75.2%
/ 33%
189.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 22.9%
/ 33%
57.6%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 75.2%
/ 33%
189.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 22.9%
/ 33%
57.6%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-3.42
P/B Ratio
0.5
EV/EBITDA
-0.1
EV: $490,951
Revenue
$0
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
3.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -151.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) -38.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$16M
Free Cash Flow-$16M
Total Debt$3M
Debt-to-Equity36.1
Current Ratio3.8
Total Assets$13M

Price & Trading

Last Close$0.60
50-Day MA$0.62
200-Day MA$1.08
Avg Volume29K
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$0.47
$3.09

About Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (MTNB)

CEO
Mr. Jerome D. Jabbour J.D.
Employees
3
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$4M
Currency
USD

Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, identifies and develops pharmaceutical products using its lipid nanocrystal (LNC) platform technology. The company's LNC delivery technology platform utilizes lipid nanocrystals for the delivery of small molecules, nucleic acids, gene therapies, vaccines, proteins, and peptides. Its lead product candidate is MAT2203, an oral formulation of amphotericin B that is starting Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of aspergillosis and cryptococcosis, as well as prevention of invasive fungal infections in patients due to immunosuppressive therapy. It offers MAT2501, an orally administered formulation of amikacin. The company has strategic collaborations with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; BioNTech SE to evaluate the combination of mRNA formats with the LNC platform; and Genentech Inc. to develop oral formulations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (MTNB) halal to invest in?

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

Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio is 75.2% 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 22.9%.

What are Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $4M. Return on equity stands at -151.7%.

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.

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