Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SFBS
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 SFBS
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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SFBS: Is ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Halal?
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
$38.07
-1.30%
Market Cap: 4.2B
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About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. operates as the parent entity for ServisFirst Bank, providing a comprehensive range of financial solutions to both individual consumers and corporate clients. Its deposit offerings encompass checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts, in addition to certificates of deposit. The company extends diverse lending options, including commercial credit facilities for working capital, business expansion, and the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, alongside commercial lines of credit. It also finances commercial and residential real estate, as well as construction and development ventures. For individuals, consumer loans cover home equity, vehicle purchases, and both secured and unsecured personal financing. Beyond these core services, ServisFirst Bancshares offers modern conveniences such as telephone and mobile banking, direct deposit, online banking, ATMs, debit cards, and Visa credit cards. Specialized services include treasury and cash management, wire transfers, night depository, banking-by-mail, remote capture, and correspondent banking for other financial institutions. The company also manages its subsidiary's participations in residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans originated across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Founded in 2005 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, ServisFirst Bancshares maintains 23 full-service branches throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, complemented by two loan production offices located in Florida.
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 38.8% 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.