Is OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $1000M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC) 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
14.9
Forward: 7.2
EPS
$1.17
Dividend Yield
459.0%
Payout: 68.4%
P/B Ratio
0.6
Revenue
$400M
Growth: 9.7%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 32.2%
Net Margin 18.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 4.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$87M
Free Cash Flow$80M
Total Debt$1.6B
Total Assets$14.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$17.64
50-Day MA$18.56
200-Day MA$18.25
Avg Volume733K
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$14.29
$20.61

About OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC)

CEO
Mr. Christopher D. Maher
Employees
898
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$1000M
Currency
USD

OceanFirst Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. that provides community banking services to retail and commercial customers in the United States. The company accepts deposit products, such as money market accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, non-interest-bearing accounts, and time deposits, including brokered deposits. It also offers commercial real estate, multi-family, land loans, construction, and commercial and industrial loans; fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans that are secured by one-to-four family residences; and consumer loans, such as home equity loans and lines of credit, student loans, loans on savings accounts, overdraft line of credit, and other consumer loans. In addition, the company invests in mortgage-backed securities, securities issued by the U.S. government and agencies, corporate securities, and other investments; and provides bankcard services, trust and asset management products and services, deposit account services, sales of loans and investments, bank owned life insurance and commercial loan swap income. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC) halal to invest in?

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

OCEANFIRST 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 OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP's key financial metrics?

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP has a market capitalization of $1000M, trailing P/E ratio of 14.9, and revenue of $400M. Return on equity stands at 4.2%.

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.