Wadena State Bank: how it compares with its peers
Against 104 MN banks with half to twice its assets, Wadena State Bank's strongest measure in Q2 2026 is return on assets (1.85% vs. a 1.31% peer median). Its weakest relative measure is assets per employee ($6.7M vs. $7.2M).
| Measure | Wadena State Bank | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on assets Annualized net income over average assets. | 1.85% | 1.31% | Top third Ahead of 82% of peers |
| Net interest margin Annualized net interest income over earning assets. | 4.40% | 4.00% | Top third Ahead of 75% of peers |
| Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense per dollar of revenue. Lower is better. | 54.70% | 62.41% | Top third Ahead of 79% of peers |
| Assets per employee Total assets over full-time-equivalent staff. | $6.7M | $7.2M | Middle third Ahead of 43% of peers |
| Loans to deposits Net loans and leases over total deposits. | 69.37% | 76.51% | Context |
What it means for lending operations
Its efficiency ratio of 54.70% is better than the 62.41% peer median. Banks that already run lean usually find their next gains in loan growth: faster digital applications and fewer borrowers abandoning a slow document chase.
Banks closest in size
- Grand Marais State Bank Grand Marais, MN · $207M
- ESB Bank Caledonia, MN · $209M
- Minnstar Bank National Association Lake Crystal, MN · $204M
- F & M Community Bank, National Association Preston, MN · $211M
- Keen Bank, National Association Waseca, MN · $201M
- Farmers State Bank of Hamel Hamel, MN · $198M
Questions about Wadena State Bank
How big is Wadena State Bank?
Wadena State Bank, established in 1917, is headquartered in Wadena, MN. It reported $207M in total assets in its Q2 2026 FDIC call report and operates 4 offices.
What is Wadena State Bank's return on assets?
1.85% annualized in Q2 2026, against a 1.31% median for 104 MN banks with half to twice its assets, ahead of 82% of them.
What is Wadena State Bank's efficiency ratio?
54.70% in Q2 2026: it spent about 55 cents in noninterest expense for each dollar of revenue. The peer median is 62.41%, and lower is better.
Is Wadena State Bank growing its loans?
Net loans shrank 2.2% over the year to Q2 2026, while deposits grew 3.1%.
Sources and method
Figures are from the FDIC’s public call report data for the quarter ending 06/30/2026, via FDIC BankFind. Return on assets and net interest margin are annualized year to date. Peers are MN banks with half to twice its assets in the same quarter, excluding this bank. The page refreshes daily, so new quarters appear as banks file. Compare another bank or see every Minnesota bank ranked.