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Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach — FDIC Bank Health Profile

Long Beach, California · Est. 1907. Free, sourced from the FDIC BankFind Suite — refreshed each quarter and cross-checked against the FDIC Call Report.

State chartered State member bank FDIC Cert #1225 San Francisco Region
C
Health grade
Fair
Score: 62/100

Basel III capital ratios — Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% CET1 (≥6.5% req.) Tier 1 (≥8.0% req.) Total (≥10.0% req.) 17.43963072858974% 18.83963072858974% 20.239630728589738%
Basel III capital ratios — Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach

Total Assets

$11.8B

Total balance-sheet footings

Total Deposits

$9.0B

Customer-funded liabilities

Net Loans

$6.0B

Outstanding loan book

Net Income

$68M

Bottom-line earnings

Safety Metrics

Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%

18.84% of risk-weighted assets — above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
18.84%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$1.6B

Profitability Metrics

Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1%
0.59%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
4.78%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
68.39%

Income & Expense Breakdown

$432M
Interest Income
$14M
Non-Interest Income
$198M
Non-Interest Expense

FDIC Deposit Insurance

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach is FDIC-insured (Certificate #1225). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category regardless of this bank's health grade.

What the Numbers Say About Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #1225) headquartered in Long Beach, California, established in 1907. The bank currently holds $11.8B in total assets and $9.0B in customer deposits, with $6.0B deployed as loans. It operates as a State chartered (State member bank) within the FDIC San Francisco region. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report and reflect the balance sheet as of the latest regulatory filing.

On safety metrics, Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach reports a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 18.84% — above the 10% federal threshold for "well-capitalized" status and a Texas Ratio of —. Equity capital stands at $1.6B, serving as the tangible buffer against loan losses. On profitability, the bank posted a Return on Assets of 0.59% and a Return on Equity of 4.78%, with an Efficiency Ratio of 68.39% — above the 60% benchmark, meaning a larger share of revenue is consumed by operating costs. The combined picture yields a PlainBankData health grade of C (62/100), a composite score that blends all four dimensions.

Not financial advice. This page summarizes public FDIC Call Report data for informational purposes only. Health grades are our interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings, endorsements, or predictions. Regardless of grade, every dollar on deposit at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach is protected by FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — even if the bank were to fail. For decisions about where to hold deposits, consult a qualified financial professional and verify the latest figures directly at the FDIC's BankFind Suite.

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Top 5 banks in California by total assets Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (USD). Top 5 banks in California by total assets Top 5 1. City National Bank $98.4B 2. East West Bank $79.7B 3. Banc of California $34.7B 4. Axos Bank $27.2B 5. Cathay Bank $24.2B Top 5 banks in California ranked by total assets (FDIC Call Report). Source: FDIC BankFind Suite Q1 2025.

Source: FDIC BankFind Suite — Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) + CRA performance data Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FDIC Cert #1225) — Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, CRA rating · 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach's health grade?
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach receives a health grade of C (62/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank meets regulatory minimums but has some areas of financial weakness to monitor.
How large is Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach?
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach holds $11.8B in total assets and $9.0B in deposits. It is headquartered in Long Beach, California.
Is my money safe at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach?
Yes. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach is FDIC-insured (Certificate #1225). 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 Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 18.84%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
How efficient is Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach?
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach has an Efficiency Ratio of 68.39%. Above 60% means a larger share of revenue goes to operating costs. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.

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