Is FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $2.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC) 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
10.2
Forward: 8.0
EPS
$2.66
Dividend Yield
363.0%
Payout: 36.8%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$899M
Growth: 21.6%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 38.6%
Net Margin 29.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 9.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$338M
Free Cash Flow$317M
Total Debt$1.2B
Total Assets$21.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$27.70
50-Day MA$28.29
200-Day MA$25.86
Avg Volume966K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$21.10
$31.38

About FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC)

CEO
Mr. Archie M. Brown Jr.
Employees
2,199
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$2.8B
Currency
USD

First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and banking-related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking and savings accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for retail and commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans, such as new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers secured commercial financing services to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services, lease and equipment financing services, currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, commodities hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ 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 FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/'s debt ratio?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/'s key financial metrics?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ has a market capitalization of $2.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.2, and revenue of $899M. Return on equity stands at 9.8%.

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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