TellerScore

Pioneer State Bank (FDIC certificate #29517) is based in Deer Lodge, Montana. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $133.5M in total assets and $100.5M in deposits and 2 offices.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Pioneer State Bank scores 70/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than only 43% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 35 banks headquartered in Montana, it ranks 20th. Its strongest component is capital cushion (100/100; 16.80%), and its lowest is earnings (0/100; -2.15%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion100/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 16.80%
Loan quality80/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.59%
Earnings0/100
Return on assets (annualized): -2.15%
Funding & liquidity68/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 91.8% · 14.8% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage95/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 2.34%

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 6 points (76 → 70), mostly because the loan quality component weakened by 18 points.

TellerScore
707682Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202482
Q3 202476
Q4 202472
Q1 202573
Q2 202576
Q3 202573
Q4 202577
Q1 202674
Q2 202670
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%11.04%17.08%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202417.08%
Q3 202416.96%
Q4 202416.99%
Q1 202516.91%
Q2 202516.97%
Q3 202516.64%
Q4 202516.05%
Q1 202615.68%
Q2 202616.80%
Noncurrent loans
0.00%0.49%0.98%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.00%
Q3 20240.60%
Q4 20240.98%
Q1 20250.07%
Q2 20250.07%
Q3 20250.52%
Q4 20250.00%
Q1 20260.06%
Q2 20260.59%
Return on assets
-2.15%-0.82%0.51%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20240.51%
Q3 20240.43%
Q4 20240.38%
Q1 2025-0.71%
Q2 2025-0.25%
Q3 2025-0.18%
Q4 2025-0.15%
Q1 2026-0.76%
Q2 2026-2.15%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202670$133.5M16.80%0.59%-2.15%91.8%
Q1 202674$122.0M15.68%0.06%-0.76%95.2%
Q4 202577$120.0M16.05%0.00%-0.15%96.7%
Q3 202573$118.9M16.64%0.52%-0.18%94.9%
Q2 202576$113.2M16.97%0.07%-0.25%98.9%
Q1 202573$111.6M16.91%0.07%-0.71%101.7%
Q4 202472$112.3M16.99%0.98%0.38%101.3%
Q3 202476$112.8M16.96%0.60%0.43%100.3%
Q2 202482$113.3M17.08%0.00%0.51%97.6%

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 ratio16.80%
93rd
Total risk-based capital0.00%
24th
Problem loans0.59%
42nd
Net charge-offs-0.00%
84th
Return on assets-2.15%
1st
Net interest margin3.22%
17th
Efficiency ratio193.3%
0th
Loans to deposits91.8%
23rd
Uninsured deposits14.8%
82nd
Loan-loss reserves1.20%
51st
Texas ratio2.3%
54th

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Freedom BankBank Columbia Falls, MT78 out of 100, Strong$157.3M12.2%0.54%vs
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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at Pioneer State Bank?

Yes. Pioneer State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #29517). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 14.8% of deposits ($14.9M) 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 16.80%, 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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2 locations

Branches

Pioneer State Bank lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:

  • Deer Lodge, MT (1)
  • Dillon, MT (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
Pioneer State Bank
Former names
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
29517
RSSD ID
445674
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Psb Financial Inc
Established
January 1, 1912
Headquarters
202 N Main St, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Employees
22

Quick answers

Pioneer State Bank: common questions

Is Pioneer State Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. Pioneer State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #29517). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is Pioneer State Bank's TellerScore?

70 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 Pioneer State Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #29517 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does Pioneer State Bank have?

2 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Deer Lodge

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
First Security Bank of Deer LodgeBank Deer Lodge, MT77 out of 100, Strong$81.1M10.0%0.00%vs
First Montana Bank, Inc.Bank Missoula, MT73 out of 100, Strong$530.3M10.2%0.13%vs
Glacier BankBank Kalispell, MT68 out of 100, Moderate$31.6B10.1%0.42%vs
Peoples Bank of Deer LodgeBank Deer Lodge, MT62 out of 100, Moderate$50.8M10.5%2.01%vs