TellerScore

The Bank of Baker (FDIC certificate #352) is based in Baker, Montana. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $160.9M in total assets and $142.2M in deposits and 1 office.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, The Bank of Baker scores 74/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 57% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 35 banks headquartered in Montana, it ranks 11th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (91/100; 4.4%), and its lowest is capital cushion (59/100; 10.85%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion59/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 10.85%
Loan quality76/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.72%
Earnings81/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.52%
Funding & liquidity82/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 62.4% · 29.3% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage91/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 4.36%

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 5 points (69 → 74), mostly because the earnings component improved by 18 points.

TellerScore
667074Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202468
Q3 202470
Q4 202470
Q1 202566
Q2 202569
Q3 202571
Q4 202570
Q1 202673
Q2 202674
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%8.02%11.03%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202410.49%
Q3 202410.69%
Q4 202410.87%
Q1 202510.95%
Q2 202511.03%
Q3 202511.02%
Q4 202510.51%
Q1 202610.77%
Q2 202610.85%
Noncurrent loans
0.72%1.07%1.43%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20241.01%
Q3 20241.01%
Q4 20241.31%
Q1 20251.43%
Q2 20250.89%
Q3 20250.88%
Q4 20251.00%
Q1 20260.76%
Q2 20260.72%
Return on assets
1.08%1.41%1.73%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.23%
Q3 20241.39%
Q4 20241.73%
Q1 20251.30%
Q2 20251.08%
Q3 20251.37%
Q4 20251.45%
Q1 20261.50%
Q2 20261.52%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202674$160.9M10.85%0.72%1.52%62.4%
Q1 202673$165.1M10.77%0.76%1.50%59.9%
Q4 202570$162.7M10.51%1.00%1.45%59.8%
Q3 202571$157.0M11.02%0.88%1.37%61.9%
Q2 202569$157.6M11.03%0.89%1.08%60.8%
Q1 202566$154.3M10.95%1.43%1.30%58.8%
Q4 202470$162.5M10.87%1.31%1.73%57.7%
Q3 202470$152.3M10.69%1.01%1.39%64.7%
Q2 202468$156.4M10.49%1.01%1.23%64.5%

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 ratio10.85%
48th
Total risk-based capital0.00%
24th
Problem loans0.72%
37th
Net charge-offs0.25%
10th
Return on assets1.52%
66th
Net interest margin4.13%
61st
Efficiency ratio63.4%
47th
Loans to deposits62.4%
80th
Uninsured deposits29.3%
30th
Loan-loss reserves1.42%
73rd
Texas ratio4.4%
39th

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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 The Bank of Baker?

Yes. The Bank of Baker is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #352). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 29.3% of deposits ($41.6M) 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 10.85%, 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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1 location

Branches

The Bank of Baker lists 1 office in 1 city. Most locations:

  • Baker, MT (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
The Bank of Baker
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
352
RSSD ID
222558
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
United Bcorp
Established
September 20, 1924
Headquarters
116 S Main St, Baker, MT 59313
Employees
22

Quick answers

The Bank of Baker: common questions

Is The Bank of Baker FDIC insured?

Yes. The Bank of Baker is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #352). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is The Bank of Baker's TellerScore?

74 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 The Bank of Baker ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #352 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does The Bank of Baker have?

1 office as of the latest FDIC data.

Nearby

Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Baker

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
Grasslands Federal Credit UnionCredit union Circle, MT88 out of 100, Very strong$141.5M13.5%0.05%vs