Is NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ (NECB) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $324M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ (NECB) 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
7.2
Forward: 6.3
EPS
$3.25
Dividend Yield
340.0%
Payout: 24.6%
P/B Ratio
0.8
Revenue
$103M
Growth: 9.7%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 59.4%
Net Margin 42.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$49M
Free Cash Flow$48M
Total Debt$5M
Total Assets$2.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$23.73
50-Day MA$23.75
200-Day MA$22.25
Avg Volume48K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$19.27
$25.18

About NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ (NECB)

CEO
Mr. Kenneth A. Martinek
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$324M
Currency
USD

Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank that provides financial services for individuals and businesses. It accepts various deposit instruments, including checking accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing demand accounts, as well as certificates of deposits. The company also offers construction, commercial and industrial loans, multifamily and mixed-use real estate, non-residential real estate loans, and consumer loans. In addition, it invests in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, municipal securities, deposits at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, and certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions, as well as securities of various federal agencies, and state and municipal governments. Further, the company offers life insurance products and fixed rate annuities. It operates full-service branches located in Bronx, New York, Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties in New York, Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties in Massachusetts; and loan production offices located in White Plains, New York; New City, New York; and Danvers, Massachusetts. Additionally, the company provides services such as personal loans and overdraft protection, and utilizes brokered, listing service, and military deposits, as well as borrowings, sources of funds, and retail deposit products. Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ (NECB) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ 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 NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/'s debt ratio?

NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/'s key financial metrics?

NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc./MD/ has a market capitalization of $324M, trailing P/E ratio of 7.2, and revenue of $103M. Return on equity stands at 13.3%.

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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