Greene County Bancorp, Inc.

GCBC: Is Greene County Bancorp, Inc. Halal?

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$32.05

+1.07%

Market Cap: 545.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Greene County Bancorp, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Close to the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

23.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding GCBC

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Greene County Bancorp, Inc.

Greene County Bancorp, Inc. serves as the parent organization for The Bank of Greene County, delivering a diverse range of financial solutions throughout the United States. Its array of deposit products encompasses savings accounts, interest-bearing NOW accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, non-interest-bearing checking accounts, and individual retirement plans. The institution's lending activities include a comprehensive portfolio featuring residential, construction and land, and multi-family mortgage loans, alongside commercial real estate mortgages. Consumer credit options are also available, such as financing for new and used automobiles, personal loans, home equity loans, and various other installment loans including passbook-secured loans, unsecured home improvement loans, recreational vehicle loans, and deposit account overdraft facilities. Additionally, the company provides commercial loans. As of June 30, 2021, it maintained a network of 17 full-service banking branches. The company, founded in 1889, is headquartered in Catskill, New York, and operates as a subsidiary of Greene County Bancorp, MHC.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) halal to invest in?
Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Greene County Bancorp, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 23.5% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 92.4% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 88.54% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Greene County Bancorp, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Greene County Bancorp, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Greene County Bancorp, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.