TellerScore

Farmers and Merchants State Bank (FDIC certificate #501) is based in Plankinton, South Dakota. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $180.4M in total assets and $137.3M in deposits and 2 offices.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Farmers and Merchants State Bank scores 73/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 53% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 56 banks headquartered in South Dakota, it ranks 29th. Its strongest component is earnings (100/100; 2.46%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (47/100; 106% loans-to-deposits, 21% uninsured).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion60/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 11.02%
Loan quality75/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.76%
Earnings100/100
Return on assets (annualized): 2.46%
Funding & liquidity47/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 106.5% · 21.4% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage89/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 5.50%

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 2 points (75 → 73), mostly because the capital cushion component weakened by 6 points.

TellerScore
697376Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202476
Q3 202476
Q4 202474
Q1 202573
Q2 202575
Q3 202575
Q4 202573
Q1 202669
Q2 202673
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.35%11.69%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202411.17%
Q3 202411.02%
Q4 202410.76%
Q1 202511.07%
Q2 202511.55%
Q3 202511.69%
Q4 202510.48%
Q1 202610.45%
Q2 202611.02%
Noncurrent loans
0.57%0.85%1.13%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.74%
Q3 20240.66%
Q4 20240.76%
Q1 20250.87%
Q2 20250.83%
Q3 20250.75%
Q4 20250.57%
Q1 20261.13%
Q2 20260.76%
Return on assets
2.11%2.48%2.85%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20242.11%
Q3 20242.33%
Q4 20242.51%
Q1 20252.69%
Q2 20252.77%
Q3 20252.85%
Q4 20252.66%
Q1 20262.60%
Q2 20262.46%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202673$180.4M11.02%0.76%2.46%106.5%
Q1 202669$172.9M10.45%1.13%2.60%97.4%
Q4 202573$181.8M10.48%0.57%2.66%93.1%
Q3 202575$162.9M11.69%0.75%2.85%101.3%
Q2 202575$159.0M11.55%0.83%2.77%99.0%
Q1 202573$166.9M11.07%0.87%2.69%95.3%
Q4 202474$160.4M10.76%0.76%2.51%87.7%
Q3 202476$158.0M11.02%0.66%2.33%88.2%
Q2 202476$152.2M11.17%0.74%2.11%93.2%

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 ratio11.02%
51st
Total risk-based capital12.96%
56th
Problem loans0.76%
35th
Net charge-offs0.08%
23rd
Return on assets2.46%
95th
Net interest margin4.94%
91st
Efficiency ratio38.8%
97th
Loans to deposits106.5%
5th
Uninsured deposits21.4%
59th
Loan-loss reserves1.33%
66th
Texas ratio5.5%
33rd

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Heartland State BankBank Redfield, SD79 out of 100, Strong$154.0M9.9%0.00%vs
Citizens State Bank, of ArlingtonBank Arlington, SD82 out of 100, Strong$153.2M11.7%0.00%vs
Great Plains BankBank Eureka, SD65 out of 100, Moderate$150.4M17.7%3.49%vs
First State Bank of RoscoeBank Roscoe, SD92 out of 100, Very strong$147.5M13.8%0.00%vs
Merchants State BankBank Freeman, SD91 out of 100, Very strong$219.6M17.3%0.32%vs
Dnb National BankBank Clear Lake, SD79 out of 100, Strong$124.1M8.9%0.00%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Farmers and Merchants State Bank?

Yes. Farmers and Merchants State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #501). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 21.4% of deposits ($29.3M) 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 11.02%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 12.96% (benchmark: 10%).

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2 locations

Branches

Farmers and Merchants State Bank lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:

  • Plankinton, SD (1)
  • White Lake, SD (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
501
RSSD ID
601153
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Page Holding Co
Established
April 6, 1910
Headquarters
101 S Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368
Employees
16

Quick answers

Farmers and Merchants State Bank: common questions

Is Farmers and Merchants State Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. Farmers and Merchants State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #501). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Farmers and Merchants State Bank's TellerScore?

73 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 State Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #501 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Farmers and Merchants State Bank have?

2 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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