Is OCBC Bank (O39) Halal?

SGX Financial Services Singapore $96.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
OCBC Bank (O39) 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
13.2
Forward: 12.1
EPS
$1.63
Dividend Yield
389.0%
Payout: 50.3%
P/B Ratio
1.6
Revenue
$14.5B
Growth: 6.5%
Beta
0.2
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 54.3%
Net Margin 53.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 12.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$9.1B
Free Cash Flow$8.1B
Total Debt$30.5B
Total Assets$675.7B

Price & Trading

Last CloseSGD 21.52
50-Day MASGD 21.15
200-Day MASGD 18.46
Avg Volume5.4M
Beta0.2
52-Week Range
SGD 14.35
SGD 21.81

About OCBC Bank (O39)

CEO
Mr. Teck Long Tan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
Singapore
Exchange
SGX
Market Cap
$96.8B
Currency
SGD

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial services in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater China, rest of the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Global Consumer/Private Banking, Global Wholesale Banking, Global Markets and Insurance segments. The company's Global Consumer/Private Banking segment provides checking accounts, savings and fixed deposits, consumer loans such as housing loans and other personal loans, credit cards, investments and wealth management products. This segment also offers investment advice and portfolio management, estate and trust planning, and wealth structuring services for high-net-worth individuals. Its Global Wholesale Banking segment provides long-term project financing, short-term credit, working capital and trade financing, as well as customized and structured equity-linked financing. This segment serves corporates, public sector, and small and medium enterprises. The company's Global Markets segment is involved in the foreign exchange activities, money market operations, and fixed income and derivatives trading, as well as offers structured treasury products, digital assets, brokerage services, and financial solutions. Its Insurance segment provides fund management services, and life and general insurance products. The company's Others segment is involved in property and investment holding activities. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Related Halal Stocks in Financial Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCBC Bank (O39) halal to invest in?

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

OCBC Bank's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are OCBC Bank's key financial metrics?

OCBC Bank has a market capitalization of $96.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 13.2, and revenue of $14.5B. 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.

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.