Is WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) Halal?
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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 61.2% | |
| Net Margin | 45.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $122M |
| Free Cash Flow | $120M |
| Total Debt | $22M |
| Total Assets | $6.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $51.47 |
| 50-Day MA | $51.07 |
| 200-Day MA | $49.23 |
| Avg Volume | 175K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$42.00
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About WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC)
Westamerica Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company for Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and commercial customers in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products from local businesses and professionals, as well as retail savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate, real estate construction, consumer installment loans, as well as indirect automobile loans. The company serves small businesses, professionals, and consumers. The company was formerly known as Independent Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Westamerica Bancorporation in 1983. Westamerica Bancorporation was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION 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 WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's debt ratio?
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's key financial metrics?
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION has a market capitalization of $1.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 11.3, and revenue of $258M. Return on equity stands at 12.7%.
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.
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