Is MetaVia Inc. (MTVA) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $6M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
MetaVia Inc. (MTVA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 2.6% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 311.7% exceeds the 30% threshold. MetaVia 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 2.6%
/ 30%
311.7%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 2.6%
/ 33%
311.7%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 0.8%
/ 33%
98.5%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 2.6%
/ 33%
311.7%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 0.8%
/ 33%
98.5%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-7.35
P/B Ratio
0.2
EV/EBITDA
0.3
EV: -$4M
Revenue
$0
Current Ratio
1.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -195.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) -62.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$25M
Free Cash Flow-$25M
Total Debt$136,000
Debt-to-Equity3.9
Current Ratio1.9
Total Assets$16M

Price & Trading

Last Close$1.32
50-Day MA$1.85
200-Day MA$6.97
Avg Volume249K
52-Week Range
$1.21
$23.10

About MetaVia Inc. (MTVA)

CEO
Mr. Heon Kim Hyung
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$6M
Currency
USD

MetaVia Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing novel pharmaceuticals to treat cardiometabolic diseases. It develops DA-1241, a novel G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 119 agonist with development optionality as a standalone and/or combination therapy that is in Phase 2a clinical trial for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, as well as completed Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; and DA-1726, a novel oxyntomodulin analogue functioning as a GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor dual agonist, which is in Phase 1 trial for the treatment of obesity. The company's therapeutic programs include ANA001, a proprietary oral niclosamide formulation for the treatment of patients with moderate COVID-19; NB-01 for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy; NB-02 for the treatment of cognitive impairment; and Gemcabene for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It has a license agreement with Pfizer Inc. for the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of Gemcabene; and Dong-A ST, a sole manufacturer for the production of DA-1241 and DA-1726. The company was formerly known as NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to MetaVia Inc. in November 2024. MetaVia Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MetaVia Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dong-A ST Co., Ltd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MetaVia Inc. (MTVA) halal to invest in?

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

MetaVia Inc.'s debt ratio is 2.6% 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 0.8%.

What are MetaVia Inc.'s key financial metrics?

MetaVia Inc. has a market capitalization of $6M. Return on equity stands at -195.6%.

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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