Is FRBA (FRBA) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $396M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
FRBA (FRBA) 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
9.1
Forward: 7.7
EPS
$1.74
Dividend Yield
171.0%
Payout: 13.8%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$147M
Growth: 0.4%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 45.4%
Net Margin 32.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 10.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$66M
Free Cash Flow$63M
Total Debt$271M
Total Assets$4.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$15.91
50-Day MA$16.36
200-Day MA$16.05
Avg Volume67K
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$12.74
$18.11

About FRBA (FRBA)

CEO
Mr. Patrick L. Ryan
Employees
329
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$396M
Currency
USD

First Bank provides various banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses and individuals. It accepts various deposits, including non-interest- and interest-bearing demand deposits, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as commercial checking and cash management accounts. The company also offers various loan products, such as commercial and industrial loans, which include line of credit, inventory, equipment, and short-term working capital financing; commercial real estate loans comprising owner-occupied, investor, construction and development, and multi-family loans; residential real estate loans consisting of residential mortgages, first and second lien home equity loans, and revolving lines of credit; and consumer and other loans, such as auto, personal, traditional installment, and other loans. In addition, it provides electronic banking services, including Internet and mobile banking, electronic bill payment, and banking by phone; ATM and debit cards, and wire and ACH transfer services; remote deposit capture; and cash management services, as well as engages in the capital markets activities. The company operates full-service branches in Cinnaminson, Delanco, Denville, Ewing, Fairfield, Flemington, Hamilton, Lawrence, Monroe, Morristown, Pennington, Randolph, Somerset, Trenton, Williamstown, New Jersey; Coventry, Devon, Doylestown, Glen Mills, Lionville, Malvern, Paoli, Trevose, Warminster, and West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Palm Beach, Florida. First Bank was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRBA (FRBA) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are FRBA's key financial metrics?

FRBA has a market capitalization of $396M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.1, and revenue of $147M. Return on equity stands at 10.2%.

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.