Is Bank Alfalah (BAFL) Halal?

KAR Pakistan $102.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Bank Alfalah (BAFL) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 127.5% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 127.5%
/ 30%
241.5%
/ 30%
118.6%
/ 30%
298.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 127.5%
/ 33%
241.5%
/ 33%
118.6%
/ 33%
298.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 3.5%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 33%
3.3%
/ 33%
298.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 127.5%
/ 33%
241.5%
/ 33%
118.6%
/ 33%
298.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 3.5%
/ 33%
6.7%
/ 33%
3.3%
/ 50%
298.17%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
3.7
Forward: 2.7
P/B Ratio
0.5
Revenue
$180.6B

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$177.7B
Free Cash Flow$164.1B
Total Debt$81.1B
Total Assets$3.8T

Price & Trading

50-Day MAPKR 120.34
200-Day MAPKR 106.14

About Bank Alfalah (BAFL)

Country
Pakistan
Exchange
KAR
Market Cap
$102.5B
Currency
PKR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bank Alfalah (BAFL) halal to invest in?

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

Bank Alfalah's debt ratio is 127.5% 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 3.5%.

What are Bank Alfalah's key financial metrics?

Bank Alfalah has a market capitalization of $102.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 3.7, and revenue of $180.6B.

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.