Is FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ (FRAF) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $226M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ (FRAF) 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
10.6
Forward: 8.0
EPS
$4.74
Dividend Yield
263.0%
Payout: 27.6%
P/B Ratio
1.3
Revenue
$70M
Growth: 54.7%
Beta
-0.1
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 34.8%
Net Margin 24.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$22M
Free Cash Flow$19M
Total Debt$224M
Total Assets$2.2B

Price & Trading

Last Close$50.56
50-Day MA$50.24
200-Day MA$46.65
Avg Volume47K
Beta-0.1
52-Week Range
$32.39
$59.95

About FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ (FRAF)

CEO
Mr. Craig W. Best
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$226M
Currency
USD

Franklin Financial Services Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg that provides banking services to businesses, individuals, and governmental entities in Pennsylvania. It offers various deposit products, including demand deposits, savings, money management accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposits. The company also provides commercial real estate, construction and land development, commercial and industrial, and residential mortgage loans, as well as installment and revolving loans; consumer loans comprising unsecured personal lines of credit and installment loans; and secured and unsecured commercial and industrial loans, including accounts receivable and inventory financing, and commercial equipment financing. In addition, it offers various trust services comprising estate planning and administration, corporate and personal trust fund management, pension, and profit sharing and other employee benefit funds management services, and custodial services, as well as non-trust related investment services; sells mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products; safe deposit; and pension and fiduciary services. Further, the company engages in non-bank investment activities, such as venture capital investments. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ (FRAF) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ 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 FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/'s debt ratio?

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/'s key financial metrics?

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ has a market capitalization of $226M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.6, and revenue of $70M. Return on equity stands at 13.3%.

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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