Is BANK OF CHILE (BCH) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Chile $19.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
BANK OF CHILE (BCH) 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

P/E Ratio
14.8
Forward: 12.1
EPS
$2.57
Dividend Yield
574.0%
Payout: 83.8%
P/B Ratio
0.7
Beta
0.1
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 45.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 20.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3.7T
Free Cash Flow$3.6T
Total Debt$12.0T
Total Assets$52.1T

Price & Trading

Last Close$38.04
50-Day MA$41.51
200-Day MA$34.79
Avg Volume373K
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
$23.66
$46.77

About BANK OF CHILE (BCH)

CEO
Mr. Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
Employees
11,156
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
Chile
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$19.2B
Currency
USD

Banco de Chile, together with its subsidiaries, provides commercial banking services in Chile. It operates through four segments: Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury, and Subsidiaries. The company offers current account and digital student plans; digital and checking accounts; mortgage loans; credit and debit cards; consumer credit; applications; deposits and savings; financing; autoleasing; online payments; cell phone top-ups; foreign currency; and income accreditation. It also provides insurance products, including journey, health, protection, home, life, and automotive; and investments, such as mutual, investment, and APV funds, stocks, fixed income, and derivative products. In addition, the company offers cash management comprising mass and easy payments, collection, and fund transfers; foreign trade, which includes imports, exports, international network products, Banchile international transport insurance, and customs guarantee insurance; and other services, such as bank connection, financial portability, digital VAT and signature, financial advice, and SME program. It serves individuals, private entities, companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BANK OF CHILE (BCH) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BANK OF CHILE 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 OF CHILE's debt ratio?

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

What are BANK OF CHILE's key financial metrics?

BANK OF CHILE has a market capitalization of $19.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 14.8. Return on equity stands at 20.9%.

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.