TellerScore

Merchants & Planters' Bank (FDIC certificate #16464) is based in Newport, Arkansas. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $379.4M in total assets and $340.9M in deposits and 12 offices.

Merchants & Planters' Bank has a TellerScore of 62 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 22% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 78 banks headquartered in Arkansas, it ranks 56th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (87/100, 6.7%); capital cushion contributes the least (52/100, 10.15%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion52/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 10.15%
Loan quality57/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 1.29%
Earnings58/100
Return on assets (annualized): 0.95%
Funding & liquidity80/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 52.8% · 32.8% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage87/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 6.67%

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 rose 15 points (47 → 62), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 57 points.

TellerScore
465462Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202448
Q3 202451
Q4 202448
Q1 202547
Q2 202547
Q3 202547
Q4 202546
Q1 202653
Q2 202662
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.88%10.77%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202410.73%
Q3 202410.77%
Q4 202410.59%
Q1 202510.57%
Q2 202510.39%
Q3 202510.41%
Q4 202510.02%
Q1 202610.19%
Q2 202610.15%
Noncurrent loans
1.29%2.37%3.45%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20243.02%
Q3 20242.69%
Q4 20243.09%
Q1 20253.45%
Q2 20253.26%
Q3 20253.08%
Q4 20253.16%
Q1 20262.25%
Q2 20261.29%
Return on assets
0.71%0.83%0.95%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20240.87%
Q3 20240.87%
Q4 20240.90%
Q1 20250.71%
Q2 20250.74%
Q3 20250.85%
Q4 20250.88%
Q1 20260.81%
Q2 20260.95%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202662$379.4M10.15%1.29%0.95%52.8%
Q1 202653$347.6M10.19%2.25%0.81%51.2%
Q4 202546$359.3M10.02%3.16%0.88%52.5%
Q3 202547$352.9M10.41%3.08%0.85%56.5%
Q2 202547$332.9M10.39%3.26%0.74%59.0%
Q1 202547$332.7M10.57%3.45%0.71%56.4%
Q4 202448$321.7M10.59%3.09%0.90%62.1%
Q3 202451$317.0M10.77%2.69%0.87%66.7%
Q2 202448$321.2M10.73%3.02%0.87%60.3%

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 ratio10.15%
35th
Total risk-based capital0.00%
24th
Problem loans1.29%
22nd
Net charge-offs-0.26%
99th
Return on assets0.95%
31st
Net interest margin3.98%
53rd
Efficiency ratio74.8%
21st
Loans to deposits52.8%
89th
Uninsured deposits32.8%
21st
Loan-loss reserves0.91%
18th
Texas ratio6.7%
28th

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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Merchants & Planters' Bank?

Yes. Merchants & Planters' Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #16464). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 32.8% of deposits ($111.9M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.

The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.15%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 0.00% (benchmark: 10%).

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12 locations

Branches

Merchants & Planters' Bank lists 10 offices in 8 cities. Most locations:

  • Batesville, AR (2)
  • Newport, AR (2)
  • Des Arc, AR (1)
  • Mccrory, AR (1)
  • Newark, AR (1)
  • Searcy, AR (1)
  • Swifton, AR (1)
  • Tuckerman, AR (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Merchants & Planters' Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
16464
RSSD ID
99143
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
M&p Cmty Bancshares 401 K Employee Stk Ownership Plan
Established
August 6, 1946
Headquarters
120 Hazel St, Newport, AR 72112
Employees
83

Quick answers

Merchants & Planters' Bank: common questions

Is Merchants & Planters' Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. Merchants & Planters' Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #16464). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Merchants & Planters' Bank's TellerScore?

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

Has Merchants & Planters' Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #16464 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Merchants & Planters' Bank have?

12 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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