PCB Bancorp

PCB: Is PCB Bancorp Halal?

PCB Bancorp

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$28.51

-1.99%

Market Cap: 405.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is PCB Bancorp (PCB) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, PCB Bancorp 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

Within the limit

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

17.6% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding PCB

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About PCB Bancorp

PCB Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for PCB Bank that provides various banking products and services to small and middle market businesses and individuals in the United States. The company offers demand, savings, money market, time deposits, and certificates of deposit; and remote deposit capture, courier deposit and positive pay services, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts. It also provides real estate loans, including commercial and residential, small business administration (SBA), multifamily, business property, and construction loans; commercial and industrial loans, such as commercial term and lines of credit, and SBA commercial term, trade finance, home, and mortgage warehouse; consumer loans comprising residential mortgage and other consumer loans; and automobile loans, unsecured lines of credit, and term loans. In addition, the company offers access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements; and mobile banking solutions, including remote check deposit and mobile bill pay. Further, it provides automated teller machines; cash management, debit and credit card, and online and mobile banking; and banking by telephone, mail, personal appointment, debit cards, direct deposit, and cashier’s checks, as well as treasury management, wire transfer, and automated clearing house services. It operates through full-service branches and loan production offices. The company was formerly known as Pacific City Financial Corporation and changed its name to PCB Bancorp in July 2019. PCB Bancorp was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Regional

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 19, 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: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCB Bancorp (PCB) halal to invest in?
PCB Bancorp (PCB) 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 PCB Bancorp get a F compliance rating?
PCB Bancorp (PCB) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 17.6% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 50.5% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 7040.84% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change PCB Bancorp's Shariah verdict?
PCB Bancorp'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 PCB Bancorp re-screened for Shariah compliance?
PCB Bancorp (PCB) 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 19, 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.