Is Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $1.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL) 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
18.0
Forward: 15.3
EPS
$1.99
Dividend Yield
162.0%
Payout: 28.6%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$423M
Growth: -3.1%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 36.4%
Net Margin 24.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$97M
Free Cash Flow$93M
Total Debt$40M
Total Assets$10.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$36.23
50-Day MA$36.61
200-Day MA$31.91
Avg Volume556K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$24.12
$40.21

About Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL)

CEO
Mr. Robert R. Franklin Jr.
Employees
1,053
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.8B
Currency
USD

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company that provides a range of commercial banking products and services primarily to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individual customers. It provides deposit products that include checking accounts, commercial accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and other time deposits, as well as convenient services, such as telephone, mobile, and online banking. The company also offers commercial and industrial loans; commercial real estate loans comprising multi-family residential loans; commercial real estate construction and land development loans; residential real estate loans comprising 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, including home equity and home improvement loans, and home equity lines of credit; commercial and retail lending services, such as loans to small businesses, mortgage loans, personal loans, and automobile loans; and factoring services. In addition, it provides safe deposit boxes, debit cards, cash management and wire transfer services, night depository services, direct deposits, cashier's checks, and letters of credit. Stellar Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL) halal to invest in?

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

Stellar 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 Stellar Bancorp, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.0, and revenue of $423M. Return on equity stands at 6.3%.

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.

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.