VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Healthcare United States USD 138909M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA operates in the Healthcare sector.

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VRTX financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
7.9%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
25.8%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
33.8%
Fail vs 30%
Impermissible income
4.1%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
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Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Biotechnology) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biotechnology company in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers transformative medicines for people with serious diseases with a focus on specialty markets, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease (SCD), transfusion dependent beta thalassemia (TDT), and acute pain. It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age and older; ALYFTREK for the treatment for people with CF 6 years of age and older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for treatment of patients with CF 6 years of age and older; ORKAMBI for CF patients 1 year or older; and KALYDECO for the treatment of patients with 1 month or older who have CF with ivacaftor. The company also develops CASGEVY for the treatment of SCD and TDT; JOURNAVX for the treatment of acute pain in adults; VX-522, a CFTR mRNA therapeutic designed to treat the underlying cause of CF, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; inaxaplin for the treatment of APOL1-mediated kidney disease, which is in single Phase 2 trial; VX-264 for treating Type 1 Diabetes; VX-670 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1; and VX-407, a small molecule corrector for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The company sells its products primarily to specialty pharmacy and distributors, wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has a strategic collaboration with AbCellera Biologics Inc. to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize multispecific T-cell engagers (TCEs) for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 7.9%
/ 30%
25.8%
/ 30%
33.8%
/ 30%
4.09%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 7.9%
/ 33%
25.8%
/ 33%
33.8%
/ 50%
4.09%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
32.0
Forward: 24.9
EPS
$17.15
P/B Ratio
6.9
EV/EBITDA
26.1
EV: $133.0B
Revenue
$12.0B
Growth: 12.5%
Beta
0.3
Low volatility
Current Ratio
3.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 55.0%
Operating Margin 38.1%
Net Margin 35.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 23.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 11.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3.6B
Free Cash Flow$3.2B
Total Debt$2.0B
Debt-to-Equity9.8
Current Ratio3.2
Total Assets$25.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$540.26
50-Day MA$490.86
200-Day MA$459.97
Avg Volume1.5M
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
$374.17
$555.32

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-08-24 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX)

CEO
Dr. Reshma Kewalramani FASN, M.D.
Employees
6,400
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 138909M
Currency
USD

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biotechnology company in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers transformative medicines for people with serious diseases with a focus on specialty markets, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease (SCD), transfusion dependent beta thalassemia (TDT), and acute pain. It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age and older; ALYFTREK for the treatment for people with CF 6 years of age and older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for treatment of patients with CF 6 years of age and older; ORKAMBI for CF patients 1 year or older; and KALYDECO for the treatment of patients with 1 month or older who have CF with ivacaftor. The company also develops CASGEVY for the treatment of SCD and TDT; JOURNAVX for the treatment of acute pain in adults; VX-522, a CFTR mRNA therapeutic designed to treat the underlying cause of CF, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; inaxaplin for the treatment of APOL1-mediated kidney disease, which is in single Phase 2 trial; VX-264 for treating Type 1 Diabetes; VX-670 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1; and VX-407, a small molecule corrector for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The company sells its products primarily to specialty pharmacy and distributors, wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has a strategic collaboration with AbCellera Biologics Inc. to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize multispecific T-cell engagers (TCEs) for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA's debt ratio?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA's debt ratio is 7.9% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA's key financial metrics?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA has a market capitalization of USD 138909M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 32.0, and revenue of $12.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 55.0% and a net margin of 35.0%. Return on equity stands at 23.5%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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