Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 7, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Oak Valley Bancorp has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 7, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/OVLY
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of 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 OVLY
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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OVLY: Is Oak Valley Bancorp Halal?
Oak Valley Bancorp
$33.37
Market Cap: 280.8M
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About Oak Valley Bancorp
Oak Valley Bancorp, functioning as the parent entity for Oak Valley Community Bank, offers a comprehensive range of commercial banking services. These services are provided to both individual clients and small to mid-sized businesses, primarily operating within California's Central Valley and Eastern Sierras regions. The institution's financial products encompass various deposit options, including checking, savings, money market, health savings accounts (HSAs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and certificates of deposit (CDs). For its lending activities, the bank extends financing for commercial real estate, general business operations, trade activities, and also facilitates Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. On the consumer side, loan offerings include vehicle financing, home mortgages, revolving lines of credit, and diverse personal loan solutions. Beyond these core services, the company provides a suite of conveniences such as online and mobile banking, remote deposit capture, merchant services, night depository facilities, extended operating hours, wire transfers, and note collection, complemented by automated teller machines. As of December 31, 2021, Oak Valley Bancorp's operational footprint included seventeen full-service branch offices across various Californian cities, specifically Oakdale, Sonora, Bridgeport, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, Modesto, Manteca, Patterson, Turlock, Tracy, Ripon, Stockton, Escalon, and Sacramento. Founded in 1990, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Oakdale, California.
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 deposits are over the 30% 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
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
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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.