Is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) 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 | 51.8% | |
| Net Margin | 46.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.0B |
| Total Debt | $3.7B |
| Total Assets | $45.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | KWF 911.00 |
| 50-Day MA | KWF 954.28 |
| 200-Day MA | KWF 1,009.39 |
| Avg Volume | 6.1M |
| Beta | 0.1 |
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52-Week Range
KWF 870.00
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About National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)
National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial and investment services and solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients in Kuwait, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through six segments: Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, NBK Wealth, Islamic Banking, Group Center, and International Banking. The company offers consumer loans, credit cards, trade finance, deposits, foreign exchange and advisory, and other related services. It also provides a full range of asset management, custody, brokerage, lending, and other customized and banking services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. In addition, the company offers Islamic banking products and services; investment products; and treasury services and products. National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P. was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), National Bank of Kuwait 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 National Bank of Kuwait's debt ratio?
National Bank of Kuwait's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are National Bank of Kuwait's key financial metrics?
National Bank of Kuwait has a market capitalization of $7.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.2, and revenue of $1.3B. Return on equity stands at 11.4%.
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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