Is MERCANTILE BANK CORP (MBWM) Halal?
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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 48.1% | |
| Net Margin | 37.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $18M |
| Free Cash Flow | $11M |
| Total Debt | $497M |
| Total Assets | $6.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $49.78 |
| 50-Day MA | $51.85 |
| 200-Day MA | $48.03 |
| Avg Volume | 103K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$37.76
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About MERCANTILE BANK CORP (MBWM)
Mercantile Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank that provides commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking, savings, and term certificate accounts; time deposits; and certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial and industrial loans; vacant land, land development, and residential construction loans; owner and non-owner occupied real estate loans; multi-family and residential rental property loans; single-family residential real estate loans; home equity line of credit programs; consumer loans, such as new and used automobile and boat loans, and credit cards, as well as overdraft protection services; and residential mortgage and instalment loans. In addition, the company offers courier services and safe deposit boxes; and insurance products, such as private passenger automobile, homeowners, personal inland marine, boat owners, recreational vehicle, dwelling fire, umbrella policies, small business, and life insurance products. Mercantile Bank Corporation was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERCANTILE BANK CORP (MBWM) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MERCANTILE BANK 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 MERCANTILE BANK CORP's debt ratio?
MERCANTILE BANK 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 MERCANTILE BANK CORP's key financial metrics?
MERCANTILE BANK CORP has a market capitalization of $852M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.0, and revenue of $243M. Return on equity stands at 13.6%.
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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