Charles Schwab Bank, SSB earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (89/100), with well-capitalized at 35.93% Tier 1, 0.94% ROA, efficient (21% cost ratio).
#14
largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
100th
percentile by asset size, nationally
35.93%
Tier 1 ratio - above the 10% well-capitalized line
38th
percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally
This grade is PlainBankData's own interpretation of the bank's Call Report, not an FDIC rating, deposits here stay federally insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.
Balance sheet at a glance
Total Assets
$253.8B
Total balance-sheet footings
Total Deposits
$230.5B
Customer-funded liabilities
Net Loans
$54.7B
Outstanding loan book
Net Income
$2.4B
Bottom-line earnings
Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds
Basel III capital ratios - Charles Schwab Bank, SSB
Safety metrics
Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%
35.93% of risk-weighted assets - above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
35.93%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
0.23%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$18.7B
Profitability metrics
Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 38.2th pct nationally
0.94%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
11.76%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
21.49%
What the numbers say about Charles Schwab Bank, SSB
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #57450) headquartered in Westlake, Texas, established in 2003. It holds $253.8B in total assets - 14th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $230.5B in customer deposits, and $54.7B in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 35.93% is above the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 0.23% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of A (89/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.
Income & expense breakdown
$6.0B
Interest Income
$32M
Non-Interest Income
$863M
Non-Interest Expense
Asset quality, Texas Ratio detail
The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. Charles Schwab Bank, SSB reports a Texas Ratio of 0.23% - comfortably in the healthy band; non-performing loans are a small fraction of the bank’s loss-absorbing capital.
Texas Ratio
Caution 50%
0.23% - lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.
Top 5 banks in Texas ranked by total assets · FDIC Call Report Q4 2025.
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (FDIC Cert #57450) - Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB receives a health grade of A (89/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank demonstrates excellent financial health with strong capital ratios and profitability.
How large is Charles Schwab Bank, SSB?▼
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB holds $253.8B in total assets and $230.5B in deposits, ranking 14th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
Is my money safe at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB?▼
Yes. Charles Schwab Bank, SSB is FDIC-insured (Certificate #57450). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is Charles Schwab Bank, SSB's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?▼
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 35.93%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
What is the Texas Ratio for Charles Schwab Bank, SSB?▼
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB has a Texas Ratio of 0.23%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is Charles Schwab Bank, SSB?▼
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB has an Efficiency Ratio of 21.49%. Below 60% is considered efficient, the bank converts a strong share of revenue into profit. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.
What to do with this
How to read Charles Schwab Bank, SSB's profile as a depositor or analyst.
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality, read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work →
Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained →
Compare Charles Schwab Bank, SSB against other Texas banks before moving funds. Texas banks →
Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of public FDIC Call Report data, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Verify the latest figures at the FDIC BankFind Suite.
Data compiled from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (FDIC BankFind Suite, Call Report FFIEC 031/041). See our methodology for the full ETL pipeline, source vintage, and column lineage.
Disclaimer: Provided for informational purposes only; not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.