TellerScore

Farmers and Merchants Bank (FDIC certificate #1735) is based in Piedmont, Alabama. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $308.7M in total assets and $268.6M in deposits and 5 offices.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Farmers and Merchants Bank scores 75/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 61% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 36th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (93/100; 3.5%), and its lowest is earnings (54/100; 0.85%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion77/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 12.73%
Loan quality74/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.78%
Earnings54/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.85%
Funding & liquidity89/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 56.3% · 25.6% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage93/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 3.54%

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

The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (75 → 75).

TellerScore
727578Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202477
Q3 202477
Q4 202478
Q1 202578
Q2 202575
Q3 202578
Q4 202572
Q1 202676
Q2 202675
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.86%12.73%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202412.70%
Q3 202412.70%
Q4 202412.53%
Q1 202512.54%
Q2 202512.14%
Q3 202512.19%
Q4 202512.32%
Q1 202612.43%
Q2 202612.73%
Noncurrent loans
0.15%0.49%0.82%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.64%
Q3 20240.59%
Q4 20240.38%
Q1 20250.25%
Q2 20250.45%
Q3 20250.15%
Q4 20250.82%
Q1 20260.60%
Q2 20260.78%
Return on assets
0.69%0.82%0.94%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20240.94%
Q3 20240.85%
Q4 20240.84%
Q1 20250.79%
Q2 20250.77%
Q3 20250.71%
Q4 20250.69%
Q1 20260.84%
Q2 20260.85%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202675$308.7M12.73%0.78%0.85%56.3%
Q1 202676$311.8M12.43%0.60%0.84%52.0%
Q4 202572$310.6M12.32%0.82%0.69%50.8%
Q3 202578$310.4M12.19%0.15%0.71%49.5%
Q2 202575$314.7M12.14%0.45%0.77%49.2%
Q1 202578$311.5M12.54%0.25%0.79%50.5%
Q4 202478$295.0M12.53%0.38%0.84%54.0%
Q3 202477$290.9M12.70%0.59%0.85%56.5%
Q2 202477$286.9M12.70%0.64%0.94%53.1%

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 ratio12.73%
73rd
Total risk-based capital17.87%
81st
Problem loans0.78%
34th
Net charge-offs0.10%
20th
Return on assets0.85%
26th
Net interest margin4.21%
66th
Efficiency ratio76.1%
19th
Loans to deposits56.3%
86th
Uninsured deposits25.6%
44th
Loan-loss reserves1.27%
59th
Texas ratio3.5%
44th

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Farmers and Merchants BankBank Lafayette, AL70 out of 100, Strong$307.6M11.6%0.98%vs
The Citizens Bank of WinfieldBank Winfield, AL83 out of 100, Strong$301.3M17.5%0.26%vs
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Phenix-Girard BankBank Phenix City, AL71 out of 100, Strong$342.3M11.8%0.51%vs
FirstState BankBank Lineville, AL70 out of 100, Strong$349.4M11.1%0.72%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Farmers and Merchants Bank?

Yes. Farmers and Merchants Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1735). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 25.6% of deposits ($68.7M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, close to the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 12.73%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 17.87% (benchmark: 10%).

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5 locations

Branches

Farmers and Merchants Bank lists 5 offices in 5 cities. Most locations:

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HMDA 2025

Mortgage lending

In 2025, Farmers and Merchants Bank reported 28 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 2549002KNNRT791PG760): 28 originated ($5,830,000 total), 0 denied, and 0 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 0.0%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.

Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.

Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
1735
RSSD ID
434539
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
F&m Financial Corp
Established
April 12, 1915
Headquarters
112 E Ladiga St, Piedmont, AL 36272
Employees
54

Quick answers

Farmers and Merchants Bank: common questions

Is Farmers and Merchants Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. Farmers and Merchants Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1735). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Farmers and Merchants Bank's TellerScore?

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

Has Farmers and Merchants Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #1735 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Farmers and Merchants Bank have?

5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

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