Is ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $3.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
12.0
Forward: 8.9
EPS
$2.97
Dividend Yield
948.0%
Payout: 116.8%
P/B Ratio
2.7
Revenue
$333M
Beta
0.8
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 100.0%
Net Margin 90.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 18.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$352M
Free Cash Flow$352M
Total Assets$1.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$37.00
50-Day MA$39.46
200-Day MA$39.72
Avg Volume423K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$32.28
$44.11

About ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB)

CEO
Mr. Seth Perry Bernstein
Employees
4,468
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$3.3B
Currency
USD

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities. The firm manages separate client focused portfolios for its clients. The firm primarily invests in common and preferred stocks, warrants and convertible securities, government and corporate fixed-income securities, commodities, currencies, real estate-related assets and inflation-protected securities. The firm employs quantitative analysis along with long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, short sales, margin transactions, option strategies including writing covered options, uncovered options and spread strategies to make its investments. The firm obtains external research to complement its in-house research. The firm was formerly known as Alliance Capital Management Holding LP. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. was founded in 1967 and is based in Nashville,Tennessee with additional offices in New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. 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 ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P.'s debt ratio?

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P.'s key financial metrics?

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. has a market capitalization of $3.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 12.0, and revenue of $333M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 90.1%. Return on equity stands at 18.3%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.