Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Investar Holding Corporation has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ISTR
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ISTR
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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ISTR: Is Investar Holding Corporation Halal?
Investar Holding Corporation
$28.82
+0.45%
Market Cap: 397.1M
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About Investar Holding Corporation
Investar Holding Corporation acts as the parent company for Investar Bank, delivering a wide spectrum of financial products and services. The bank caters to both individual clients and small to mid-sized businesses throughout South Louisiana. Its offerings include a diverse suite of deposit accounts such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, along with various certificates of deposit. Customers also benefit from contemporary banking tools like debit cards and mobile banking platforms. Investar Bank provides extensive lending options, spanning commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans (including working capital lines and equipment financing), and construction loans for commercial, single-family residential, and multi-family developments. Residential lending for one-to-four family properties, such as second mortgages, is also available, alongside a variety of consumer loans for personal, family, and household needs, including secured and unsecured installment loans, home equity lines of credit, and auto loans. For its business clientele, the company offers sophisticated cash management solutions, featuring remote deposit capture, virtual vault, electronic statements, positive pay, ACH origination, wire transfers, investment sweep accounts, and business internet banking. Additional banking conveniences include cashier's checks, direct deposit services for payroll and social security, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines (ATMs), interactive teller machines (ITMs), merchant card services, and mobile wallet payment capabilities. Founded in 2006, Investar Holding Corporation is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and conducts its operations through a network of 24 full-service branches.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 49.0% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.