Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (PBFS) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (PBFS) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PBFS
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 PBFS
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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PBFS: Is Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Halal?
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.
$17.58
Market Cap: 436.7M
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About Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc., founded in 1889 and based in Albany, New York, serves as the holding company for Pioneer Savings Bank. It offers a wide spectrum of financial products and services throughout New York. The company's banking services include various deposit options such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio spans commercial real estate, commercial and industrial financing, commercial construction, residential mortgages for one-to-four family homes, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans. Beyond traditional banking, Pioneer Bancorp allocates capital to U.S. governmental securities, fixed-rate collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage-backed securities, investment-grade bonds with fixed rates, and equity securities. The organization also extends its offerings to include insurance products, providing coverage for homeowners, automobiles, and comprehensive business needs. Additionally, it delivers employee benefit solutions, encompassing group health, dental, disability, and life insurance, alongside administrative services for defined contribution and benefit plans, and human resource management. Wealth management services are also available, comprising investment guidance, retirement income and estate planning, business succession strategies, and employer retirement program development. With a network of 22 retail banking branches, the company serves clients across Albany, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Warren Counties in New York. Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pioneer Bancorp, MHC.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
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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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 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.