Is Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $103M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) 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
15.6
EPS
$2.77
Dividend Yield
195.0%
Payout: 27.4%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$36M
Growth: 0.6%
Beta
0.1
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 27.0%
Net Margin 18.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$3M
Free Cash Flow$3M
Total Debt$41M
Total Assets$994M

Price & Trading

Last Close$43.88
50-Day MA$43.29
200-Day MA$45.08
Avg Volume6K
Beta0.1
52-Week Range
$40.68
$51.99

About Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC)

CEO
Ms. Laura Lee Stewart
Employees
92
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$103M
Currency
USD

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Sound Community Bank that provides banking and other financial services for consumers and businesses. It accepts various deposits products comprising savings, money market deposit, NOW, and demand accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also provides loans secured by first and second mortgages on one-to-four family residences; home equity loans, including fixed-rate loans and variable-rate lines of credit; commercial and multifamily real estate loans; construction loans secured by single-family residences, and commercial and multifamily real estate; land loans; commercial business loans to finance commercial vehicles and equipment, as well as loans secured by accounts receivable and/or inventory; and secured and unsecured consumer loans, such as new and used manufactured homes, floating homes, automobiles, boats and recreational vehicle loans, and loans secured by deposit accounts, and insurance products and services. Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 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 Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s debt ratio?

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

What are Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. has a market capitalization of $103M, trailing P/E ratio of 15.6, and revenue of $36M. Return on equity stands at 6.7%.

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.