Is Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Halal?

ASX Financial Services Australia $290.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Banks - Diversified 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 June 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Banks - Diversified ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
27.9
Forward: 25.5
EPS
$6.22
Dividend Yield
285.0%
Payout: 78.1%
P/B Ratio
3.8
Revenue
$28.7B
Growth: 6.6%
Beta
0.9
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 55.5%
Net Margin 36.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$825M
Free Cash Flow-$2.5B
Total Debt$216.2B
Total Assets$1.4T

Price & Trading

Last CloseAUD 173.18
50-Day MAAUD 167.41
200-Day MAAUD 167.52
Avg Volume2.0M
Beta0.9
52-Week Range
AUD 140.21
AUD 192.00

About Commonwealth Bank (CBA)

CEO
Mr. Matthew Comyn EMBA
Employees
51,617
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Country
Australia
Exchange
ASX
Market Cap
$290.3B
Currency
AUD

Commonwealth Bank of Australia provides retail and commercial banking services in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. It operates through Retail Banking Services, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Markets, and New Zealand segments. The company offers savings and term deposit accounts, commonwealth direct investment accounts, and retail transaction accounts, as well as specialized accounts, such as statutory trust, society cheque, farm management, cash and treasury management, and business foreign currency deposit accounts. It also provides credit cards, personal and business loans, car and equipment finance, business overdrafts, margin lending, and international payment services; home loans; and buy-now-pay-later services. In addition, the company provides home and contents, car, health, life, income protection, pet, and travel insurance products. Further, it offers transaction banking, equity trading, and risk management products and services, as well as access to debt capital markets, capital raising, and investment and financial solutions. Commonwealth Bank of Australia was founded in 1911 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commonwealth Bank (CBA) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are Commonwealth Bank's key financial metrics?

Commonwealth Bank has a market capitalization of $290.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 27.9, and revenue of $28.7B. Return on equity stands at 13.6%.

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.