Is Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) 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
33.8
Forward: 21.8
EPS
$0.51
P/B Ratio
1.5
Revenue
$259M
Growth: 236.3%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 31.9%
Net Margin 20.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 4.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$68M
Free Cash Flow$59M
Total Debt$1.2B
Total Assets$11.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$17.34
50-Day MA$17.49
200-Day MA$15.72
Avg Volume240K
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
$12.64
$18.87

About Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK)

CEO
Mr. Thomas J. Kemly
Employees
749
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.8B
Currency
USD

Columbia Financial, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Columbia Bank that provides banking and other financial services to businesses and consumers in the United States. The company offers commercial loans, including multifamily and commercial real estate, commercial business, and construction loans; residential loans, such as one-to-four family residential real estate and one-to-four family residential loans; and consumer loans, which includes home equity loans and advances, as well as automobile, personal, unsecured, and overdraft lines of credit, as well as securities activities. It also provides deposit products, including non-interest and interest-bearing demand accounts, savings and club deposits, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and borrowings. In addition, the company offers title insurance products; wealth management services; and cash management services comprising remote deposit, lockbox service, sweep accounts, and escrow services. The company operates full-service banking offices in New Jersey. Columbia Financial, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) halal to invest in?

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

Columbia Financial, 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 Columbia Financial, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Columbia Financial, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 33.8, and revenue of $259M. Return on equity stands at 4.6%.

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.