Is Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $4.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) 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
44.2
Forward: 8.6
EPS
$0.43
Dividend Yield
273.0%
Payout: 118.6%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$722M
Growth: 32.8%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 62.1%
Net Margin 12.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$432M
Free Cash Flow$413M
Total Debt$200M
Total Assets$30.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$19.38
50-Day MA$20.11
200-Day MA$17.99
Avg Volume2.0M
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$13.51
$22.57

About Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC)

CEO
Mr. Denis K. Sheahan
Employees
2,247
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$4.3B
Currency
USD

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank that provides banking, trust, and investment services to retail, commercial, and small business customers in the United States. The company offers deposit accounts, interest checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit accounts. It also provides commercial and industrial products, such as asset based lending portfolio; commercial real estate and construction; small business, residential real estate, and home equity loans; lines of credit; and other consumer loans comprising unsecured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, automobile loans, home improvement loans, airplane loans, and other personal loans. In addition, the company offers wealth management and trust services, financial planning, and portfolio management; and automated lock box collection, cash management, and account reconciliation services. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1818 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) halal to invest in?

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

Eastern 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 Eastern Bankshares, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. has a market capitalization of $4.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 44.2, and revenue of $722M. Return on equity stands at 2.2%.

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.