IBG
Quality Rating
International Bancshares Corporation (IBG), operating as a regional bank holding company, primarily engages in conventional banking activities that involve interest-based lending and deposits, rendering it non-compliant with core Shariah principles prohibiting riba. While financial screening ratios such as debt-to-market-cap (0.43%) and liquidity (0.66%) comfortably pass thresholds across AAOIFI, MSCI, and S&P standards, the interest income ratio of 4.76% is marginally acceptable but requires purification. The overriding concern is the business activity screening, where nearly 100% of revenue derives from non-permissible riba activities. No inclusion in major Shariah indices confirms the non-compliant status. Investors should avoid or monitor for any shift toward Islamic financing models.
Purification Required
Moderate purification required - consider carefully
Index Inclusion
Not included in any major Shariah indices (S&P, MSCI, FTSE, DJIM)
Key Compliance Considerations
- Core business activities involve riba through conventional banking (100% revenue)
- Interest income ratio: 4.76% (threshold: 5%)
Debt Ratio
0.0%
Liquidity Ratio
0.0%
Interest Income Ratio
4.8%
Purification
4.76%