Orange County Bancorp, Inc.

OBT: Is Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Halal?

Orange County Bancorp, Inc.

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$37.02

+0.68%

Market Cap: 496.4M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Orange 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

Well clear of the limit

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

6.9% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding OBT

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Orange County Bancorp, Inc.

Orange County Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company, through its subsidiaries, provides commercial and consumer banking products and services. The company operates in Business Banking, Private Banking, and Trust & Wealth Management segments. It accepts various deposits, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate construction loans, residential real estate loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. In addition, it provides traditional trust and administration, asset management, financial planning, and wealth management services; and financial products, including checking, savings, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and treasury management services. The company offers its products to small businesses, middle-market enterprises, local municipal governments, and individuals, as well as operate full-service branches and loan production office in Orange, Westchester, Rockland, and Bronx counties in New York. Orange County Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Middletown, New York.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 20, 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 May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) halal to invest in?
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) 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 Orange County Bancorp, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 6.9% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 72.0% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 85.36% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Orange County Bancorp, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Orange 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 Orange County Bancorp, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) 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 20, 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.