Is Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $5.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Banks - Regional 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 — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Banks - Regional ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
12.6
Forward: 10.9
EPS
$6.00
Dividend Yield
105.0%
Payout: 13.3%
P/B Ratio
1.3
Revenue
$1.2B
Growth: 3.0%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 54.8%
Net Margin 36.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$390M
Free Cash Flow$370M
Total Debt$692M
Total Assets$27.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$77.28
50-Day MA$79.79
200-Day MA$73.83
Avg Volume546K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$48.27
$87.98

About Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)

CEO
Mr. H. Palmer Proctor Jr.
Employees
2,673
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$5.2B
Currency
USD

Ameris Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank that provides various banking services to retail and commercial customers. It operates through four segments: Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division, Warehouse Lending Division, and Premium Finance Division. The company offers commercial and retail checking, interest-bearing savings, money market, individual retirement, and certificates of deposit accounts. It also provides commercial real estate, residential real estate mortgage, agricultural, and commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, including home improvement and home equity loans, as well as loans secured by savings accounts and personal credit lines. In addition, the company originates, administers, and services commercial insurance premium loans; equipment finance loans; and small business administration loans. Further, it operates full-service domestic banking offices, and mortgage and loan production offices. Ameris Bancorp was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Ameris Bancorp 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 Ameris Bancorp's debt ratio?

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

What are Ameris Bancorp's key financial metrics?

Ameris Bancorp has a market capitalization of $5.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 12.6, and revenue of $1.2B. Return on equity stands at 10.5%.

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.