TellerScore

First Bank of Alabama is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Talladega, Alabama, in business for about 178 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $1.4B in total assets and $1.2B in deposits, with 18 offices.

First Bank of Alabama has a TellerScore of 45 out of 100 (below average) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 4% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 93 banks headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 88th. Earnings contributes the most (72/100, 1.31%); loan quality contributes the least (0/100, 3.40%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion48/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 9.82%
Loan quality0/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 3.40%
Earnings72/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.31%
Funding & liquidity72/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 65.9% · 34.8% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage51/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 24.54%

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

From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score fell 26 points (71 → 45), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 92 points.

TellerScore
455871Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202466
Q3 202460
Q4 202450
Q1 202562
Q2 202571
Q3 202571
Q4 202547
Q1 202649
Q2 202645
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.02%11.05%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20249.85%
Q3 202410.08%
Q4 20249.90%
Q1 202510.05%
Q2 202510.32%
Q3 202511.05%
Q4 202510.58%
Q1 202610.65%
Q2 20269.82%
Noncurrent loans
0.23%1.81%3.40%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.73%
Q3 20241.74%
Q4 20242.43%
Q1 20251.23%
Q2 20250.23%
Q3 20250.92%
Q4 20253.38%
Q1 20262.93%
Q2 20263.40%
Return on assets
1.31%1.63%1.95%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.42%
Q3 20241.86%
Q4 20241.54%
Q1 20251.60%
Q2 20251.33%
Q3 20251.95%
Q4 20251.64%
Q1 20261.44%
Q2 20261.31%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202645$1.4B9.82%3.40%1.31%65.9%
Q1 202649$1.4B10.65%2.93%1.44%65.9%
Q4 202547$1.2B10.58%3.38%1.64%65.8%
Q3 202571$1.1B11.05%0.92%1.95%72.8%
Q2 202571$1.1B10.32%0.23%1.33%68.5%
Q1 202562$1.1B10.05%1.23%1.60%67.6%
Q4 202450$1.1B9.90%2.43%1.54%66.2%
Q3 202460$1.1B10.08%1.74%1.86%69.1%
Q2 202466$1.1B9.85%0.73%1.42%71.8%

897 peers · $1 billion – $10 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 ratio9.82%
32nd
Total risk-based capital14.35%
58th
Problem loans3.40%
3rd
Net charge-offs0.34%
12th
Return on assets1.31%
56th
Net interest margin4.34%
82nd
Efficiency ratio61.8%
41st
Loans to deposits65.9%
88th
Uninsured deposits34.8%
39th
Loan-loss reserves1.15%
51st
Texas ratio24.5%
2nd

Similar-size banks in Alabama

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
SouthPoint BankBank Birmingham, AL21 out of 100, Low$1.4B6.9%3.54%vs
Peoples Bank of AlabamaBank Cullman, AL76 out of 100, Strong$1.4B11.2%0.56%vs
United BankBank Atmore, AL74 out of 100, Strong$1.5B15.8%1.35%vs
Citizens Bank & TrustBank Guntersville, AL67 out of 100, Moderate$1.2B8.9%0.08%vs
Metro BankBank Pell City, AL80 out of 100, Strong$1.2B14.7%1.18%vs
First US BankBank Birmingham, AL67 out of 100, Moderate$1.1B9.2%0.15%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at First Bank of Alabama?

Yes. First Bank of Alabama is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2832). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 34.8% of deposits ($422.8M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 9.82%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.35% (benchmark: 10%).

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18 locations

Branches

First Bank of Alabama lists 18 offices in 18 cities. Most locations:

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
First Bank of Alabama
Former names
The First National Bank of Talladega; First National Bank of Talladega; The Isbell National Bank of Talladega
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
2832
RSSD ID
257233
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Firstbanc of Alabama Inc
Established
January 1, 1848
Headquarters
120 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160
Website
fbal.bank
Employees
183

Quick answers

First Bank of Alabama: common questions

Is First Bank of Alabama FDIC insured?

Yes. First Bank of Alabama is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2832). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is First Bank of Alabama's TellerScore?

45 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 First Bank of Alabama ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #2832 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does First Bank of Alabama have?

18 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

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