TellerScore

Ergo Bank (FDIC certificate #10004) is based in Markesan, Wisconsin. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $276.7M in total assets and $226.2M in deposits and 6 offices.

Ergo Bank has a TellerScore of 44 out of 100 (below average) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 4% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 154 banks headquartered in Wisconsin, it ranks 149th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (72/100, 14.0%); earnings contributes the least (33/100, 0.33%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion34/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 8.42%
Loan quality42/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 1.74%
Earnings33/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.33%
Funding & liquidity61/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 98.3% · 15.4% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage72/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 13.98%

The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.

9 quarters

Health trend

From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score fell 4 points (48 → 44), mostly because the earnings component weakened by 17 points.

TellerScore
414549Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202447
Q3 202445
Q4 202446
Q1 202547
Q2 202548
Q3 202549
Q4 202549
Q1 202641
Q2 202644
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.03%9.07%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20248.71%
Q3 20248.62%
Q4 20248.44%
Q1 20258.77%
Q2 20258.72%
Q3 20259.07%
Q4 20258.93%
Q1 20268.62%
Q2 20268.42%
Noncurrent loans
1.66%1.78%1.90%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20241.66%
Q3 20241.86%
Q4 20241.90%
Q1 20251.90%
Q2 20251.83%
Q3 20251.89%
Q4 20251.69%
Q1 20261.74%
Q2 20261.74%
Return on assets
-0.17%0.30%0.76%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20240.65%
Q3 20240.59%
Q4 20240.61%
Q1 20250.72%
Q2 20250.76%
Q3 20250.68%
Q4 20250.64%
Q1 2026-0.17%
Q2 20260.33%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202644$276.7M8.42%1.74%0.33%98.3%
Q1 202641$262.7M8.62%1.74%-0.17%95.1%
Q4 202549$261.0M8.93%1.69%0.64%92.6%
Q3 202549$254.6M9.07%1.89%0.68%91.3%
Q2 202548$245.8M8.72%1.83%0.76%93.5%
Q1 202547$240.0M8.77%1.90%0.72%96.1%
Q4 202446$243.5M8.44%1.90%0.61%92.2%
Q3 202445$242.7M8.62%1.86%0.59%98.4%
Q2 202447$232.6M8.71%1.66%0.65%102.4%

2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion

How it compares with peers

Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).

Capital ratio8.42%
5th
Total risk-based capital10.72%
49th
Problem loans1.74%
15th
Net charge-offs-0.00%
82nd
Return on assets0.33%
8th
Net interest margin4.21%
66th
Efficiency ratio81.4%
12th
Loans to deposits98.3%
12th
Uninsured deposits15.4%
80th
Loan-loss reserves1.10%
38th
Texas ratio14.0%
11th

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The Farmers State Bank of WaupacaBank Waupaca, WI84 out of 100, Strong$279.5M11.6%0.00%vs
Bank of DeerfieldBank Deerfield, WI76 out of 100, Strong$268.3M10.5%0.13%vs
First Federal Bank of WisconsinBank Waukesha, WI82 out of 100, Strong$285.9M22.5%0.02%vs
Pillar BankBank Baldwin, WI62 out of 100, Moderate$267.0M10.0%0.92%vs
Nekoosa Port Edwards State BankBank Nekoosa, WI93 out of 100, Very strong$286.5M15.1%0.00%vs
Alliance BankBank Mondovi, WI72 out of 100, Strong$266.0M9.0%0.58%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Ergo Bank?

Yes. Ergo Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #10004). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 15.4% of deposits ($34.9M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 8.42%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 10.72% (benchmark: 10%).

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6 locations

Branches

Ergo Bank lists 6 offices in 6 cities. Most locations:

  • Fox Lake, WI (1)
  • Kendall, WI (1)
  • Lomira, WI (1)
  • Markesan, WI (1)
  • Norwalk, WI (1)
  • Wilton, WI (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Ergo Bank
Former names
Farmers State Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
10004
RSSD ID
599643
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Fs Bancshares Inc
Established
January 20, 1910
Headquarters
730 N Margaret St, Markesan, WI 53946
Employees
52

Quick answers

Ergo Bank: common questions

Is Ergo Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. Ergo Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #10004). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Ergo Bank's TellerScore?

44 out of 100 (Below average), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.

Has Ergo Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #10004 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Ergo Bank have?

6 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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