Is GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. (GABC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. (GABC) 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
13.5
Forward: 10.4
EPS
$3.06
Dividend Yield
286.0%
Payout: 37.9%
P/B Ratio
1.3
Revenue
$361M
Growth: 45.3%
Beta
0.6
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 47.4%
Net Margin 32.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$159M
Free Cash Flow$154M
Total Debt$139M
Total Assets$8.4B

Price & Trading

Last Close$41.54
50-Day MA$41.68
200-Day MA$40.18
Avg Volume153K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$32.75
$45.00

About GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. (GABC)

CEO
Mr. D. Neil Dauby C.P.A.
Employees
984
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.5B
Currency
USD

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for German American Bank that provides retail and commercial banking, and wealth management services. The company operates through Core Banking, and Wealth Management segments. The Core Banking segment accepts deposits from the general public; and originates consumer, commercial and agricultural, commercial and agricultural real estate, and residential mortgage loans, as well as sells residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The Wealth Management segment provides trust, investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement planning services. It also offers demand deposits, savings, interest-bearing checking, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; home equity and credit card loans; and wealth advisory and trust services. The company was founded in 1910 and is based in Jasper, Indiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. (GABC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, 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 GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.'s debt ratio?

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, 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 GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.'s key financial metrics?

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.5, and revenue of $361M. Return on equity stands at 12.0%.

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.

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