TellerScore

The Peoples Bank (FDIC certificate #15871) is based in Ripley, Mississippi. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $581.8M in total assets and $522.6M in deposits and 6 offices.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, The Peoples Bank scores 72/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 50% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 57 banks headquartered in Mississippi, it ranks 23rd. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (97/100; 1.5%), and its lowest is capital cushion (52/100; 10.25%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion52/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 10.25%
Loan quality89/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.34%
Earnings60/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.00%
Funding & liquidity83/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 45.2% · 30.5% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage97/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 1.48%

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

The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (71 → 72).

TellerScore
717578Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202477
Q3 202478
Q4 202476
Q1 202571
Q2 202571
Q3 202576
Q4 202575
Q1 202676
Q2 202672
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.97%10.94%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 202410.88%
Q3 202410.94%
Q4 202410.54%
Q1 202510.80%
Q2 202510.64%
Q3 202510.72%
Q4 202510.41%
Q1 202610.42%
Q2 202610.25%
Noncurrent loans
0.03%0.24%0.45%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.14%
Q3 20240.04%
Q4 20240.03%
Q1 20250.45%
Q2 20250.42%
Q3 20250.03%
Q4 20250.05%
Q1 20260.03%
Q2 20260.34%
Return on assets
0.72%0.88%1.03%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.03%
Q3 20241.00%
Q4 20240.89%
Q1 20250.72%
Q2 20250.81%
Q3 20250.90%
Q4 20250.87%
Q1 20261.03%
Q2 20261.00%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202672$581.8M10.25%0.34%1.00%45.2%
Q1 202676$582.2M10.42%0.03%1.03%43.0%
Q4 202575$555.8M10.41%0.05%0.87%45.2%
Q3 202576$563.9M10.72%0.03%0.90%43.2%
Q2 202571$552.0M10.64%0.42%0.81%42.9%
Q1 202571$541.9M10.80%0.45%0.72%43.1%
Q4 202476$523.5M10.54%0.03%0.89%43.8%
Q3 202478$523.4M10.94%0.04%1.00%43.9%
Q2 202477$508.5M10.88%0.14%1.03%43.8%

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 ratio10.25%
37th
Total risk-based capital21.72%
89th
Problem loans0.34%
54th
Net charge-offs-0.03%
93rd
Return on assets1.00%
33rd
Net interest margin2.63%
4th
Efficiency ratio57.5%
65th
Loans to deposits45.2%
94th
Uninsured deposits30.5%
27th
Loan-loss reserves1.39%
72nd
Texas ratio1.5%
64th

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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at The Peoples Bank?

Yes. The Peoples Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15871). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 30.5% of deposits ($159.2M) 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 10.25%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 21.72% (benchmark: 10%).

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6 locations

Branches

The Peoples Bank lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:

  • Ripley, MS (1)
  • Walnut, MS (1)

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Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
The Peoples Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
15871
RSSD ID
593249
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Peoples Corp the
Established
March 3, 1925
Headquarters
305 E Jefferson St, Ripley, MS 38663
Employees
78

Quick answers

The Peoples Bank: common questions

Is The Peoples Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. The Peoples Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15871). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is The Peoples Bank's TellerScore?

72 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 Peoples Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15871 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does The Peoples Bank have?

6 offices as of the latest FDIC data.

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