Is NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) Halal?

NASDAQ Healthcare United States $36M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. While the debt ratio of 13.7% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 158.0% exceeds the 30% threshold. NextCure, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 13.7%
/ 30%
158.0%
/ 30%
0.0%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 13.7%
/ 33%
158.0%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 7.4%
/ 33%
84.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 13.7%
/ 33%
158.0%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 7.4%
/ 33%
84.9%
/ 33%
0.0%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-19.65
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
0.0
EV: -$1M
Revenue
$0
Beta
1.6
High volatility
Current Ratio
4.1

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -111.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) -55.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$50M
Free Cash Flow-$50M
Total Debt$5M
Debt-to-Equity14.7
Current Ratio4.1
Total Assets$50M

Price & Trading

Last Close$10.13
50-Day MA$12.08
200-Day MA$9.01
Avg Volume35K
Beta1.6
52-Week Range
$2.69
$15.74

About NextCure, Inc. (NXTC)

CEO
Mr. Michael S. Richman MSBA
Employees
40
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$36M
Currency
USD

NextCure, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in advancing medicines to treat cancer. The company's product candidate is the LNCB74, a B7-H4 targeted ADC to kill tumors. It also develops NC410, a fusion protein of LAIR-2, that is designed to block immune suppression mediated by LAIR-1; NC525, a novel LAIR-1 antibody that targets acute myeloid leukemia, blast cells, and leukemic stem cells; NC181 a humanized antibody targeting ApoE4 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and NC605 an antibody that targets Siglec-15, as well as chronic bone diseases, such as osteoarthritis and non-union fractures. The company also develop SIM0505, a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CDH6 (cadherin-6 or K-cadherin) for the treatment of solid tumors. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) halal to invest in?

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

NextCure, Inc.'s debt ratio is 13.7% 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 7.4%.

What are NextCure, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

NextCure, Inc. has a market capitalization of $36M. Return on equity stands at -111.2%.

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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