Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Peoples Bancorp Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PEBO
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 PEBO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Peoples Bancorp Inc.
$36.72
Market Cap: 1.3B
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About Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. functions as the parent company for Peoples Bank, delivering an extensive array of commercial and retail banking products and services. The institution provides a variety of deposit options, including demand accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio is equally broad, encompassing commercial and industrial financing, commercial and residential real estate loans, construction loans, direct and indirect consumer loans, home equity lines of credit, and overdraft services. Customers also benefit from debit and ATM cards, safe deposit rentals, money orders, cashier's checks, and convenient access to banking through telephone, mobile, and internet platforms. Beyond core banking, Peoples Bancorp Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of additional financial services. These include various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products, along with third-party insurance administration and premium financing. The company is also involved in commercial and technology equipment leasing, fiduciary and trust services, asset management and administration, and the oversight of employee benefit, retirement, and healthcare plans. Furthermore, it facilitates brokerage services through external registered broker-dealers, offers credit cards for individuals and businesses, and handles merchant credit card transaction processing and person-to-person payments. Established in 1902 and based in Marietta, Ohio, Peoples Bancorp Inc. maintains a substantial operational footprint, featuring 135 financial service offices and ATMs, which include 119 full-service branches across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
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 44.6% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
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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.
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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.