Is BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $26M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) 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 2024

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

EPS
$-5.93
Dividend Yield
505.0%
Payout: 17.5%
P/B Ratio
0.4
Revenue
$80M
Growth: -68.1%
Beta
0.3
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin -23.3%
Net Margin -57.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) -23.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) -1.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$391M
Free Cash Flow$389M
Total Debt$22M
Total Assets$1.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$6.55
50-Day MA$6.47
200-Day MA$9.22
Avg Volume17K
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
$4.80
$18.30

About BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN)

CEO
Mr. Thomas G. Zernick
Employees
144
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$26M
Currency
USD

BayFirst Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for BayFirst National Bank that provides community banking services for small and medium sized businesses and individuals. The company offers checking, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, and money market deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts; and safety deposit boxes. It also provides commercial real estate mortgages; construction and development, working capital, and business loans; auto, boat, and recreational vehicle loans; and residential mortgages, personal lines of credit, and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers internet, mobile and online banking, lock box services, remote capture and deposit, treasury management, wire transfers, cash management, merchant processing, remote deposit capture, night depositor, online bill payment, courier, retail investment, ACH originations, and other services. It operates full-service banking centers in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, Florida. The company was formerly known as First Home Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to BayFirst Financial Corp. in May 2021. BayFirst Financial Corp. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are BayFirst Financial Corp.'s key financial metrics?

BayFirst Financial Corp. has a market capitalization of $26M, and revenue of $80M. Return on equity stands at -23.1%.

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.