Is Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $507M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) 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
16.6
Forward: 9.2
EPS
$1.38
P/B Ratio
1.2
Revenue
$149M
Growth: 6.4%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 30.0%
Net Margin 20.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$40M
Free Cash Flow$32M
Total Debt$178M
Total Assets$4.9B

Price & Trading

Last Close$21.94
50-Day MA$20.94
200-Day MA$19.16
Avg Volume150K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$13.61
$22.91

About Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE)

CEO
Mr. Litz H. Van Dyke
Employees
687
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$507M
Currency
USD

Carter Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Carter Bank & Trust that provides various retail and commercial banking products and insurance services in the United States. It offers various deposit products, including checking, savings, retirement, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial loans, such as secured and unsecured, real estate construction and acquisition, and commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, such as automobiles, home improvements, education, overdraft protection, and personal, and residential mortgages loans; home equity lines of credit; and credit cards, as well as originates and holds fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. In addition, it offers other banking services that include safe deposit boxes, direct deposit of payroll, social security checks, and debit cards; online banking products, including online and mobile banking, online account opening, bill payment, electronic statement, mobile deposit, Zelle, credit monitoring tools, digital wallet, MoneyPass, and ATM services; title insurance and other financial institution-related products and services; and treasury and corporate cash management services. Carter Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Carter Bankshares, Inc. 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 Carter Bankshares, Inc.'s debt ratio?

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

What are Carter Bankshares, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Carter Bankshares, Inc. has a market capitalization of $507M, trailing P/E ratio of 16.6, and revenue of $149M. Return on equity stands at 7.8%.

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.