Is HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $750M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK) 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
15.6
Forward: 11.4
EPS
$0.78
Dividend Yield
427.0%
Payout: 66.7%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$197M
Growth: 17.7%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 45.3%
Net Margin 24.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$62M
Free Cash Flow$61M
Total Debt$40M
Total Assets$5.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.39
50-Day MA$12.77
200-Day MA$11.06
Avg Volume711K
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$8.09
$13.83

About HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK)

CEO
Mr. Robertson Jones Jr.
Employees
342
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$750M
Currency
USD

Heritage Commerce Corp operates as the bank holding company for Heritage Bank of Commerce that provides various commercial and personal banking services to residents and the business/professional community in California. The company operates through two segments, Banking and Factoring. Its deposit products for business banking and retail markets include interest and non-interest-bearing demand, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and time deposits. The company provides commercial loans for working capital, equipment purchases, and other business purposes; commercial real estate loans; commercial, industrial, and construction loans; small business administration loans; home equity lines of credit; multifamily loans on residential properties; residential mortgage loans; and consumer loans consisting of loans for financing automobiles, various consumer goods, and other personal purposes. In addition, the company offers other banking services, including cashier's checks, bank by mail, night depositories, safe deposit boxes, direct deposit, automated payroll, electronic funds transfer, online bill pay, homeowner association, mobile and remote deposit capture, automated clearing house origination, electronic data interchange, and check imaging services, as well as other customary banking, factoring financing, and electronic banking services. Heritage Commerce Corp was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP (HTBK) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP's key financial metrics?

HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP has a market capitalization of $750M, trailing P/E ratio of 15.6, and revenue of $197M. Return on equity stands at 6.8%.

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.