Is NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP (NWFL) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $316M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP (NWFL) 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
9.6
Forward: 7.9
EPS
$3.01
Dividend Yield
443.0%
Payout: 41.2%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$88M
Beta
0.6
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 48.0%
Net Margin 32.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$34M
Free Cash Flow$29M
Total Debt$74M
Total Assets$2.4B

Price & Trading

Last Close$29.14
50-Day MA$29.60
200-Day MA$27.21
Avg Volume33K
Beta0.6
52-Week Range
$21.25
$32.23

About NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP (NWFL)

CEO
Mr. James O. Donnelly
Employees
275
Website
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$316M
Currency
USD

Norwood Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Wayne Bank that provides various banking products and services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing transaction, statement savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificate of deposits. Its commercial loans include lines of credit, revolving credit, term loans, mortgages, secured lending products, and letter of credit facilities; municipal finance lending; construction loans for commercial construction projects and single-family residences; construction financing; land and consumer loans; mortgage lending to finance principal residences and second home dwellings; and indirect dealer financing of new and used automobiles, boats, and recreational vehicles. In addition, the company offers investment securities services; personal and business credit services; trust and investment products; and cash management, direct deposit, remote deposit capture, mobile deposit capture, automated clearing house activity, real estate settlement, and internet and mobile banking services. Further, it offers annuity and insurance products; and engages in mutual fund sale, advisory services, and discount brokerage activities, as well as insurance agency business. The company serves consumers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities. It operates automated teller machines and branches in Northeastern Pennsylvania; and in New York counties of Delaware, Sullivan, Ontario, Otsego, and Yates. The company was founded in 1870 and is based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP (NWFL) halal to invest in?

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

NORWOOD FINANCIAL 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 NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP's key financial metrics?

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP has a market capitalization of $316M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.6, and revenue of $88M. Return on equity stands at 12.2%.

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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