Is HOPE BANCORP INC (HOPE) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1.4B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
HOPE BANCORP INC (HOPE) 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
22.3
Forward: 8.0
EPS
$0.49
Dividend Yield
512.0%
Payout: 114.3%
P/B Ratio
0.6
Revenue
$499M
Growth: 32.0%
Beta
0.8
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 33.0%
Net Margin 13.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$165M
Free Cash Flow$151M
Total Debt$455M
Total Assets$18.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.14
50-Day MA$11.61
200-Day MA$11.00
Avg Volume917K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$8.82
$12.79

About HOPE BANCORP INC (HOPE)

CEO
Mr. Kevin Sung Kim J.D.
Employees
1,434
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1.4B
Currency
USD

Hope Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope that provides retail and commercial banking services for businesses and individuals in the United States. It accepts personal and business checking, money market, savings, time deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company offers loans comprising commercial and industrial loans to businesses for various purposes, such as working capital, purchasing inventory, debt refinancing, business acquisitions, international trade finance, other business-related financing, and syndicated and leveraged loans services; commercial real estate loans; residential mortgage loans; small business administration loans; and consumer loans, such as single-family mortgage, home equity, automobile, credit card, and personal loans. In addition, it provides internet banking and bill-pay, remote deposit capture, lock box, and automated clearing house origination services; treasury management services; foreign currency exchange transactions; interest rate contracts and wealth management services; automated teller machine services; and engages in investment activities. Hope Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOPE BANCORP INC (HOPE) halal to invest in?

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

HOPE 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 HOPE BANCORP INC's key financial metrics?

HOPE BANCORP INC has a market capitalization of $1.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.3, and revenue of $499M. Return on equity stands at 2.8%.

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.

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.