Is Meridian Corp (MRBK) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $223M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Meridian Corp (MRBK) 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 2024

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
9.9
Forward: 7.1
EPS
$1.89
Dividend Yield
298.0%
Payout: 26.5%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$112M
Growth: 6.7%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 30.0%
Net Margin 19.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 11.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$10M
Free Cash Flow$9M
Total Debt$55M
Total Assets$2.4B

Price & Trading

Last Close$18.99
50-Day MA$19.26
200-Day MA$16.20
Avg Volume80K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$11.16
$21.67

About Meridian Corp (MRBK)

CEO
Mr. Christopher J. Annas
Employees
327
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$223M
Currency
USD

Meridian Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Meridian Bank that provides commercial banking products and services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Florida. It provides various deposit products, such as demand non-interest and interest bearing, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits. The company also offers commercial and industrial loans, including business lines of credit, term loans, small business lending, lease financing, shared national credits, and other financing; commercial real estate, and land development and construction loans for residential and commercial projects; and consumer and home equity lending, private banking, merchant, and title insurance and land settlement services. In addition, it operates and originates mortgage loans for 1-4 family dwellings; and offers real estate holding, investment advisory, and equipment leasing services, as well as provides financial planning and wealth management services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meridian Corp (MRBK) halal to invest in?

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

Meridian 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 Meridian Corp's key financial metrics?

Meridian Corp has a market capitalization of $223M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.9, and revenue of $112M. Return on equity stands at 11.8%.

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.