Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 10, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, SB Financial Group, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 10, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SBFG
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 SBFG
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SB Financial Group, Inc.
$29.21
Market Cap: 183.3M
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About SB Financial Group, Inc.
SB Financial Group, Inc., based in Defiance, Ohio, was established in 1983 and rebranded from Rurban Financial Corp. in April 2013. The company delivers a comprehensive array of commercial banking and wealth management solutions to both individual and business clients throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Its banking provisions include various deposit instruments such as checking, savings, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The firm also extends diverse lending options, covering commercial, consumer, agricultural, and home mortgage loans. Complementary services offered encompass automated teller machines, personal and corporate trust administration, commercial equipment leasing, credit cards, safe deposit facilities, online banking, specialized private client group offerings, and other customized financial products. Beyond its core banking operations, SB Financial Group provides extensive wealth management services. These feature asset management for individuals and corporate employee benefit plans, alongside brokerage capabilities. Additionally, the company markets insurance policies to both retail and commercial clientele. As of the end of 2021, SB Financial Group operated a network of 22 banking branches across multiple Ohio counties (Allen, Defiance, Franklin, Fulton, Hancock, Lucas, Paulding, Wood, and Williams), plus one banking center in Allen County, Indiana. Its strategic presence further included five loan production offices situated in Franklin and Lucas Counties, Ohio; Hamilton and Steuben Counties, Indiana; and Monroe County, Michigan.
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 32.4% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Banks - Regional
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.




