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Southern Bcorp Bank

Arkadelphia, Arkansas · FDIC Cert #1528

Southern Bcorp Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (Certificate #1528) with $2.6B in total assets and $2.0B in total deposits as of the Q2 2024 Call Report. Headquartered in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the bank maintains a Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41% (Well-Capitalized) and a nonperforming loan ratio of 0.75%. BankHealthData assigns a composite Health Grade of A (91/100). All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category are FDIC insured.

Southern Bcorp Bank (FDIC cert 1528) is a mid-sized bank with $2.6B in total assets and $2.0B in deposits, based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Mid-sized banks typically operate regionally with a mix of commercial and consumer lending.

Capital position is strong: Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41% sits comfortably above the 8% well-capitalized regulatory threshold and the 10% well-capitalized-plus floor for community banks. Strong capital is the first line of defense against unexpected loan losses. Asset quality is normal: non-performing loan ratio of 0.75% sits in the typical 0.5-2% range for healthy U.S. banks. Some NPL is unavoidable in any meaningful lending portfolio. Liquidity is comfortable: 29.3% of assets in liquid form — sufficient to cover meaningful deposit-outflow scenarios without forced asset sales.

Profitability is solid: ROA of 0.92% sits at or near the 1% benchmark for healthy U.S. banks. Net interest income, fee income, and operating efficiency are all in workable shape. Health-score trend is mildly negative across recent quarters. Mild declines can reflect either specific quarterly events (large one-time provisions, deposit shifts) or the early stages of broader pressure. Southern Bcorp Bank carries a composite BankHealth grade of A (91/100) as of the 2024-06 Call Report filing. The grade combines capital ratios (Tier 1), asset quality (non-performing loans), liquidity, and profitability into a single signal.

Source: FDIC BankFind API — Call Report data.

A
Health Score
91/100

Key Facts: Southern Bcorp Bank

Total Assets
$2.6B
Total Deposits
$2.0B
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
18.41%
Capital Status
Well-Capitalized
Nonperforming Loans
0.75%
Liquidity Ratio
29.30%
Return on Assets
0.92%
Headquarters
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
FDIC Certificate
#1528
Health Grade
A (91/100)
Latest Call Report
Q2 2024

Capital & Safety Analysis

Regulatory Status:Well-Capitalized

According to FDIC financial data, Southern Bcorp Bank holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41%. This exceeds the 8% threshold regulators consider "well-capitalized," meaning Southern Bcorp Bank has a strong buffer to absorb potential losses.

Key Financial Metrics

0.75%
Nonperforming Loans
Low, healthy loan portfolio
29.30%
Liquidity Ratio
Strong, can meet withdrawal demands
0.92%
Return on Assets
Low profitability
$2.0B
Domestic Deposits
Total domestic deposits held

What This Means For Your Money

Southern Bcorp Bank shows strong financial health indicators. With $2.6B in assets and a Health Score of 91/100, this bank demonstrates solid capital reserves, manageable loan risk, and adequate liquidity to serve its depositors.

Remember: FDIC insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category. Even if a bank fails, insured depositors typically have access to their funds within two business days.

How Southern Bcorp Bank Compares

Southern Bcorp Bank’s Health Score of 91 is 25 points above the Arkansas state average of 66 across 57 FDIC-insured banks. Its 18.41% Tier 1 capital ratio is 4.4 points above the US banking industry average near 14%. The 0.75% nonperforming loan ratio is lower than the industry norm (~0.8%), indicating cleaner loan quality than peers. Return on assets of 0.92% is below the national ROA benchmark of ~1.1%. Among 499 similarly-sized banks, the average Health Score is 73, meaning this bank ranks above its size cohort. Site-wide, Southern Bcorp Bank is 21 points above the portfolio average of 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Bcorp Bank has a Bank Health Score of A (91/100), placing it one of the safest banks in our analysis. It holds a Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41%, which is above the 8% "well-capitalized" threshold. All deposits up to $250,000 per depositor are FDIC insured regardless of the bank's health.

Bank failures are uncommon — only ~5 of 4,000+ FDIC-insured banks fail in a typical year. Southern Bcorp Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41% and nonperforming loan ratio of 0.75% indicate a low risk profile relative to the industry. Even in a failure scenario, insured deposits ($250K per depositor per ownership category) are typically available within two business days.

Money in checking, savings, money market, and CD accounts at Southern Bcorp Bank is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per ownership category (FDIC Cert #1528). Joint accounts get $250K per co-owner. Funds above the limit are not insured — for higher balances, consider spreading across multiple banks or using a CDARS-like network.

Southern Bcorp Bank holds $2.6B in total assets and $2.0B in total deposits. It is headquartered in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (FDIC Certificate #1528).

Southern Bcorp Bank has a Tier 1 capital ratio of 18.41%, classifying it as "Well-Capitalized." Federal regulators consider 8% the threshold for "well-capitalized." The bank's nonperforming loan ratio is 0.75%, and the return on assets is 0.92%.

Yes. Southern Bcorp Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #1528). The FDIC insures deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category — covering checking, savings, money market deposit accounts, and CDs. Even if a bank fails, insured depositors typically regain access to funds within two business days.

An A grade on our Bank Health Score means 85+/100 — top-tier capital, low loan losses, strong liquidity. The grade combines Tier 1 capital ratio (35% weight), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%).

Southern Bcorp Bank's metrics indicate solid financial health with no major stress signals — there's no current data-driven reason to move insured deposits. The FDIC's $250K-per-depositor insurance applies regardless of the bank's health.

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