Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Southside Bancshares, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SBSI
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 SBSI
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SBSI: Is Southside Bancshares, Inc. Halal?
Southside Bancshares, Inc.
$30.66
Market Cap: 913.9M
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About Southside Bancshares, Inc.
Southside Bancshares, Inc. functions as the holding company for its subsidiary, Southside Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of financial solutions to diverse clients, including individual consumers, commercial enterprises, governmental bodies, and non-profit organizations. Its offerings encompass a variety of deposit accounts, such as savings, money market, and both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking options, alongside certificates of deposit (CDs). The institution's lending portfolio is diverse, featuring consumer loans for purposes like 1-4 family residential purchases, home equity, property improvements, and vehicle financing, in addition to other personal credit lines. Commercial lending extends to short-term working capital for managing inventory and receivables, medium-term financing for equipment acquisition or business expansion, commercial real estate ventures, and loans to municipal entities. Furthermore, construction financing is available for both single-to-four-unit residential properties and commercial real estate developments. Complementing its core banking activities, the company provides wealth management and trust services. These include investment advisory and management, estate administration, the handling of both revocable and testamentary trusts, and custodial services for a clientele comprising individuals, partnerships, and corporate entities. Additional offerings include safe deposit box rentals and brokerage services. As of the close of business on December 31, 2021, the company maintained an operational presence across 56 banking locations and supported customers with 73 ATMs/ITMs. Established in 1960, Southside Bancshares, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Tyler, Texas.
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 179.2% 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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Business Activity Screen
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 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.