Is Neurogene Inc. (NGNE) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $317M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Neurogene Inc. (NGNE) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 4.1% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 91.0% exceeds the 30% threshold. Neurogene 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 4.1%
/ 30%
91.0%
/ 30%
0.2%
/ 30%
915.35%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 4.1%
/ 33%
91.0%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
915.35%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 4.2%
/ 33%
93.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
915.35%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 4.1%
/ 33%
91.0%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 33%
915.35%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 4.2%
/ 33%
93.1%
/ 33%
0.2%
/ 50%
915.35%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-4.24
P/B Ratio
1.2
EV/EBITDA
-0.6
EV: $58M
Revenue
$925,000
Beta
1.7
High volatility
Current Ratio
16.6

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -31.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) -20.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$71M
Free Cash Flow-$71M
Total Debt$14M
Debt-to-Equity3.7
Current Ratio16.6
Total Assets$336M

Price & Trading

Last Close$21.41
50-Day MA$19.53
200-Day MA$21.27
Avg Volume168K
Beta1.7
52-Week Range
$6.88
$37.27

About Neurogene Inc. (NGNE)

CEO
Dr. Rachel L. McMinn Ph.D.
Employees
131
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$317M
Currency
USD

Neurogene Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, develops genetic medicines for rare neurological diseases. The company's product candidates include NGN-401 that is packaged in an adeno-associated virus 9, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of Rett syndrome; and NGN-101, a conventional gene therapy candidate that is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial to treat CLN5 Batten disease. It has a license agreement with The University of Edinburgh, Virovek, Inc., Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC., and Leland Stanford Junior University. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neurogene Inc. (NGNE) halal to invest in?

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

Neurogene Inc.'s debt ratio is 4.1% 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 4.2%.

What are Neurogene Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Neurogene Inc. has a market capitalization of $317M, and revenue of $925,000. Return on equity stands at -31.4%.

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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