Brickyard Bank: how it compares with its peers
Against 129 IL banks with half to twice its assets, Brickyard Bank's strongest measure in Q2 2026 is net interest margin (4.55% vs. a 3.77% peer median). Its weakest relative measure is return on assets (1.35% vs. 1.13%).
| Measure | Brickyard Bank | Peer median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on assets Annualized net income over average assets. | 1.35% | 1.13% | Middle third Ahead of 66% of peers |
| Net interest margin Annualized net interest income over earning assets. | 4.55% | 3.77% | Top third Ahead of 88% of peers |
| Efficiency ratio Noninterest expense per dollar of revenue. Lower is better. | 60.54% | 65.02% | Top third Ahead of 67% of peers |
| Assets per employee Total assets over full-time-equivalent staff. | $7.2M | $6.3M | Middle third Ahead of 66% of peers |
| Loans to deposits Net loans and leases over total deposits. | 96.07% | 71.08% | Context |
What it means for lending operations
Its efficiency ratio of 60.54% is better than the 65.02% 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
- The First National Bank of Arenzville Arenzville, IL · $159M
- First State Bank of Campbell Hill Campbell Hill, IL · $160M
- Philo Exchange Bank Philo, IL · $157M
- North Central Bank Hennepin, IL · $166M
- First Security Bank Mackinaw, IL · $151M
- Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois Alpha, IL · $167M
Questions about Brickyard Bank
How big is Brickyard Bank?
Brickyard Bank, established in 1979, is headquartered in Lincolnwood, IL. It reported $159M in total assets in its Q2 2026 FDIC call report and operates 3 offices.
What is Brickyard Bank's return on assets?
1.35% annualized in Q2 2026, against a 1.13% median for 129 IL banks with half to twice its assets, ahead of 66% of them.
What is Brickyard Bank's efficiency ratio?
60.54% in Q2 2026: it spent about 61 cents in noninterest expense for each dollar of revenue. The peer median is 65.02%, and lower is better.
Is Brickyard Bank growing its loans?
Net loans grew 3.0% over the year to Q2 2026, while deposits grew 4.7%.
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 IL 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 Illinois bank ranked.