Is Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NERV) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $267M
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 67/100
Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NERV) 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%, Minerva Neurosciences, 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 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 0.0%
/ 30%
8.2%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✓ HALAL
DJIM 0.0%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
MSCI 0.0%
/ 33%
57.5%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 0.0%
/ 33%
8.2%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✓ HALAL
FTSE 0.0%
/ 33%
57.5%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-34.67
P/B Ratio
-1.9
EV/EBITDA
-16.6
EV: $250M
Revenue
$0
Beta
-0.3
Low volatility
Current Ratio
36.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -14.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$14M
Free Cash Flow-$14M
Current Ratio36.3
Total Assets$98M

Price & Trading

Last Close$6.14
50-Day MA$5.98
200-Day MA$3.65
Avg Volume184K
Beta-0.3
52-Week Range
$1.15
$12.46

About Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NERV)

CEO
Dr. Remy Luthringer Ph.D.
Employees
7
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$267M
Currency
USD

Minerva Neurosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of product candidates for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. Its lead product candidate is roluperidone, which is in Phase 3 confirmatory trial for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (NERV) halal to invest in?

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

Minerva Neurosciences, 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 0.0%.

What are Minerva Neurosciences, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. has a market capitalization of $267M.

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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