Is WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION (WAL) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $7.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION (WAL) 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
7.8
Forward: 5.7
EPS
$8.73
Dividend Yield
248.0%
Payout: 17.9%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$3.5B
Growth: 16.6%
Beta
1.3
High volatility

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 41.1%
Net Margin 29.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$2.7B
Free Cash Flow-$2.8B
Total Debt$6.5B
Total Assets$92.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$70.16
50-Day MA$83.05
200-Day MA$82.67
Avg Volume1.3M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$57.05
$97.23

About WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION (WAL)

CEO
Mr. Kenneth A. Vecchione
Employees
3,769
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$7.5B
Currency
USD

Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates through Commercial and Consumer Related segments. The company offers deposit products, including demand deposit, checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors; and residential mortgage products and services. It also provides commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multifamily residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multifamily residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, funds transfer and other digital payment offerings, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, the company holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and certain real estate loans and related securities. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION (WAL) halal to invest in?

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

WESTERN ALLIANCE 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 WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION's key financial metrics?

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION has a market capitalization of $7.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 7.8, and revenue of $3.5B. Return on equity stands at 13.5%.

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.

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