Is CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CFR) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $8.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CFR) 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
13.5
Forward: 12.6
EPS
$9.92
Dividend Yield
299.0%
Payout: 39.8%
P/B Ratio
1.9
Revenue
$2.2B
Growth: 9.5%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 34.5%
Net Margin 29.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 15.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$274M
Free Cash Flow$127M
Total Debt$223M
Total Assets$53.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$136.38
50-Day MA$138.78
200-Day MA$130.68
Avg Volume557K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$100.31
$148.97

About CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CFR)

CEO
Mr. Phillip D. Green J.D.
Employees
6,008
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$8.5B
Currency
USD

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Frost Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services in Texas. The company offers commercial banking services to corporations, including financing for industrial and commercial properties, interim construction related to industrial and commercial properties, equipment, inventories and accounts receivables, and acquisitions; and treasury management services. It also provides consumer banking services, such as checking accounts, automated-teller machines (ATMs), overdraft facilities, installment and real estate loans, first mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, drive-in and night deposit services, safe deposit facilities, and brokerage services. In addition, the company offers international banking services comprising deposits, loans, letters of credit, foreign collections, funds transmitting, and foreign exchange services; correspondent banking activities, including check clearing, transfer of funds, fixed income security services, and securities custody and clearance services. Further, it offers trust, investment, agency, and custodial services for individual and corporate clients; capital market services that include sales and trading, new issue underwriting, money market trading, advisory, and securities safekeeping and clearance; and support for international business activities, including foreign exchange, letters of credit, export-import financing, and other related activities. Additionally, the company offers insurance and securities brokerage services; holding of securities for investment purposes; and investment management services for mutual funds, institutions, and individuals. It serves energy, manufacturing, services, construction, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, military, and transportation industries. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CFR) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, 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 CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC.'s debt ratio?

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, 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 CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC.'s key financial metrics?

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. has a market capitalization of $8.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.5, and revenue of $2.2B. Return on equity stands at 15.3%.

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.

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