Is CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP (CZNC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $394M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP (CZNC) 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
15.1
Forward: 8.1
EPS
$1.46
Dividend Yield
509.0%
Payout: 76.7%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$121M
Growth: 24.5%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 34.5%
Net Margin 20.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$32M
Free Cash Flow$30M
Total Debt$188M
Total Assets$3.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$22.12
50-Day MA$22.51
200-Day MA$20.44
Avg Volume49K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$18.02
$24.12

About CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP (CZNC)

CEO
Mr. J. Bradley Scovill
Employees
460
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$394M
Currency
USD

Citizens & Northern Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank that provides various banking and related services to individual and corporate customers. The company's deposit products include various types of checking accounts, passbook and statement savings, money market accounts, interest checking accounts, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; debit cards; lending products, such as commercial, mortgage, and consumer loans; and commercial letters-of-credit and lines of credit. It also offers wealth management services, including 401(k) plans, retirement planning, estate planning and settlements, and asset management; insurance products to individuals and businesses, and through a broker-dealer arrangement; and mutual funds, annuities, educational savings accounts, and other investment products through registered agents, as well as reinsures credit and mortgage life and accident and health insurance. The company operates in Northcentral Pennsylvania, the Southern tier of New York State, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Southcentral Pennsylvania. Citizens & Northern Corporation was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP (CZNC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP 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 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP's debt ratio?

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

What are CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP's key financial metrics?

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP has a market capitalization of $394M, trailing P/E ratio of 15.1, and revenue of $121M. Return on equity stands at 7.6%.

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.