Is TOWN (TOWN) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $3.1B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
TOWN (TOWN) 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
15.0
Forward: 8.5
EPS
$2.21
Dividend Yield
326.0%
Payout: 48.0%
P/B Ratio
1.1
Revenue
$834M
Growth: 26.1%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 35.2%
Net Margin 20.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$261M
Free Cash Flow$212M
Total Debt$336M
Total Assets$19.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$33.40
50-Day MA$34.87
200-Day MA$34.69
Avg Volume514K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$29.43
$37.86

About TOWN (TOWN)

CEO
Mr. William I. Foster III
Employees
2,976
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$3.1B
Currency
USD

TowneBank provides retail and commercial banking services for individuals, commercial enterprises, and professionals in the United States. It operates through four segments: Banking, Mortgage, Resort Vacation Management, and Insurance. The company provides treasury solutions and deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, and various types of time deposit services, such as daily money market accounts and long-term certificates of deposit; transaction accounts and certificates of deposit; and retirement account services comprising individual retirement accounts. It also offers safe deposit boxes, treasury management services, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts; secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; and secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, equipment and machinery purchases, fixed- and floating-rate mortgage loans, and larger commercial loans, as well as real estate acquisition, development, and construction loans. In addition, the company can act as a qualified intermediary assisting investors; provides other financial services, such as financial, retirement, and estate planning; and offers assistance on a various investment option, including alternative investments, annuities, margin accounts, convertible bonds, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Further, it provides residential mortgage loans; residential resort property management; property, casualty, life, and health insurance products for businesses, individuals, and community organizations; and commercial and consumer insurance products and financial services, as well as individual and group life and health insurance. Additionally, the company offers online banking, mobile banking, and on-call banking. TowneBank was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN (TOWN) halal to invest in?

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

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

What are TOWN's key financial metrics?

TOWN has a market capitalization of $3.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.0, and revenue of $834M. Return on equity stands at 7.5%.

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.