Is Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $153M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Finward Bancorp (FNWD) 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 2024

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
18.8
Forward: 11.5
EPS
$1.88
Dividend Yield
136.0%
Payout: 25.5%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$71M
Growth: -1.9%
Beta
0.3
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 13.5%
Net Margin 12.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 5.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.4%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$10M
Free Cash Flow$7M
Total Debt$65M
Total Assets$2.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$36.30
50-Day MA$37.02
200-Day MA$33.43
Avg Volume13K
Beta0.3
52-Week Range
$26.46
$39.99

About Finward Bancorp (FNWD)

CEO
Mr. Benjamin J. Bochnowski
Employees
296
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$153M
Currency
USD

Finward Bancorp operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides various banking products and services. The company's deposit products include non-interest- and interest-bearing demand accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificate accounts, and retirement savings plans. Its loan portfolio comprises residential mortgage loans that enable borrowers to purchase existing homes, refinance existing homes, or construct new homes; construction loans primarily to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate and multifamily loans; consumer loans to individuals for personal, household, or family purposes; home equity line of credit; home improvement and equity loans; commercial business loans; government loans; and loans to municipalities. The company also offers estate and retirement planning, guardianships, land trusts, profit sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts, as well as acts as personal representative of estates, and trustee for revocable and irrevocable trusts. In addition, it provides insurance and annuity investments to wealth management customers; holds security investments and real estate properties; and operates as a real estate investment trust. The company was formerly known as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp and changed its name to Finward Bancorp in March 1994. Finward Bancorp was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munster, Indiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finward Bancorp (FNWD) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Finward Bancorp 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 Finward Bancorp's debt ratio?

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

What are Finward Bancorp's key financial metrics?

Finward Bancorp has a market capitalization of $153M, trailing P/E ratio of 18.8, and revenue of $71M. Return on equity stands at 5.0%.

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.